Dvir: meaning of the Hebrew name
דְּבִיר
Pronounced DVEER
Meaning of Dvir
Dvir is the Holy of Holies, the innermost sanctuary of Solomon's Temple, and also an ancient city in the hills of Judah. The name expresses holiness and inner depth.
And he went up thence against the inhabitants of Debir - now the name of Debir beforetime was Kiriath-sepher.
וַיַּעַל מִשָּׁם אֶל־יֹשְׁבֵי דְּבִר וְשֵׁם־דְּבִר לְפָנִים קִרְיַת־סֵפֶר׃
Dvir in Hebrew
Dvir is written דביר in Hebrew (with vowel points: דְּבִיר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- דDalet
- בBet
- יYod
- רResh
Gematria value: 216 (Dalet 4 + Bet 2 + Yod 10 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaninginner sanctuary
- PronunciationDVEER
- Hebrewדביר
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Dvir ranked #114 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (144 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #82, in 2014 and 2015.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 114 | 144 |
| 2023 | 121 | 133 |
| 2022 | 105 | 160 |
| 2021 | 94 | 191 |
| 2020 | 110 | 156 |
| 2019 | 110 | 171 |
| 2018 | 118 | 154 |
| 2017 | 100 | 187 |
| 2016 | 97 | 198 |
| 2015 | 82 | 221 |
| 2014 | 82 | 219 |
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 Dvir
What does the name Dvir mean?
Dvir is the Holy of Holies, the innermost sanctuary of Solomon's Temple, and also an ancient city in the hills of Judah. The name expresses holiness and inner depth.
How do you pronounce Dvir?
Dvir is pronounced DVEER in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Dvir in Hebrew?
Dvir is written דביר in Hebrew (with vowel points: דְּבִיר).
Is Dvir a biblical name?
Yes. Dvir appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Joshua 15:15.
How popular is the name Dvir in Israel?
In 2024, Dvir ranked #114 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (144 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #82, in 2014 and 2015. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Dvir?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling דביר adds up to 216 (Dalet 4 + Bet 2 + Yod 10 + Resh 200).
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