Bruria: meaning of the Hebrew name
בְּרוּרְיָה
Pronounced broor-YAH
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Bruria
Bruria comes from barur, clear and pure, combined with the name of God. Beruriah, wife of Rabbi Meir, was one of the wise and bold women of the Talmud.
Bruria in Hebrew
Bruria is written ברוריה in Hebrew (with vowel points: בְּרוּרְיָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- בBet
- רResh
- וVav
- רResh
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 423 (Bet 2 + Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningclear and pure
- Pronunciationbroor-YAH
- Hebrewברוריה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Bruria 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 Bruria
What does the name Bruria mean?
Bruria comes from barur, clear and pure, combined with the name of God. Beruriah, wife of Rabbi Meir, was one of the wise and bold women of the Talmud.
How do you pronounce Bruria?
Bruria is pronounced broor-YAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Bruria in Hebrew?
Bruria is written ברוריה in Hebrew (with vowel points: בְּרוּרְיָה).
What is the gematria of Bruria?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ברוריה adds up to 423 (Bet 2 + Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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