Brit: meaning of the Hebrew name
בְּרִית
Pronounced BREET
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Brit
Brit means a covenant, an agreement of mutual faith, like the covenant God made with Abraham. A girl's name expressing loyalty and a deep bond.
Brit in Hebrew
Brit is written ברית in Hebrew (with vowel points: בְּרִית). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- בBet
- רResh
- יYod
- תTav
Gematria value: 612 (Bet 2 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + Tav 400)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningcovenant
- PronunciationBREET
- Hebrewברית
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
Brit was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Brit
What does the name Brit mean?
Brit means a covenant, an agreement of mutual faith, like the covenant God made with Abraham. A girl's name expressing loyalty and a deep bond.
How do you pronounce Brit?
Brit is pronounced BREET in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Brit in Hebrew?
Brit is written ברית in Hebrew (with vowel points: בְּרִית).
What is the gematria of Brit?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ברית adds up to 612 (Bet 2 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + Tav 400).
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