Carmi: meaning of the Hebrew name
כַּרְמִי
Pronounced kar-MEE
Meaning of Carmi
Carmi means "my vineyard," from kerem, a vineyard of vines in bloom. In the Bible, Carmi was a son of Reuben, among those who went down to Egypt. Used for both boys and girls.
And the sons of Reuben: Hanoch, and Pallu, and Hezron, and Carmi.
וּבְנֵי רְאוּבֵן חֲנוֹךְ וּפַלּוּא וְחֶצְרֹן וְכַרְמִי׃
Carmi in Hebrew
Carmi is written כרמי in Hebrew (with vowel points: כַּרְמִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- כKaf
- רResh
- מMem
- יYod
Gematria value: 270 (Kaf 20 + Resh 200 + Mem 40 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningmy vineyard
- Pronunciationkar-MEE
- Hebrewכרמי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Carmi ranked #142 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (100 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 142 | 100 |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - |
| 2015 | - | - |
| 2014 | - | - |
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 Carmi
What does the name Carmi mean?
Carmi means "my vineyard," from kerem, a vineyard of vines in bloom. In the Bible, Carmi was a son of Reuben, among those who went down to Egypt. Used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Carmi?
Carmi is pronounced kar-MEE in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Carmi in Hebrew?
Carmi is written כרמי in Hebrew (with vowel points: כַּרְמִי).
Is Carmi a biblical name?
Yes. Carmi appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 46:9.
How popular is the name Carmi in Israel?
In 2024, Carmi ranked #142 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (100 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Carmi?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling כרמי adds up to 270 (Kaf 20 + Resh 200 + Mem 40 + Yod 10).
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