Chai: meaning of the Hebrew name
חַי
Pronounced KHAI
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Chai
Chai means alive and enduring, from chayim, life. An ancient Jewish name and symbol that expresses vitality and hope.
Chai in Hebrew
Chai is written חי in Hebrew (with vowel points: חַי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- חHet
- יYod
Gematria value: 18 (Het 8 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningalive
- PronunciationKHAI
- Hebrewחי
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
Chai 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 Chai
What does the name Chai mean?
Chai means alive and enduring, from chayim, life. An ancient Jewish name and symbol that expresses vitality and hope.
How do you pronounce Chai?
Chai is pronounced KHAI in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Chai in Hebrew?
Chai is written חי in Hebrew (with vowel points: חַי).
What is the gematria of Chai?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling חי adds up to 18 (Het 8 + Yod 10).
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