Elor: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֶלְאוֹר
Pronounced el-OR
- Boy
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Elor
Elor joins El, God, with or, light, meaning "God is my light." An Israeli boy's name expressing faith and shining hope.
Elor in Hebrew
Elor is written אלאור in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶלְאוֹר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- לLamed
- אAlef
- וVav
- רResh
Gematria value: 238 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginModern Hebrew
- MeaningGod is my light
- Pronunciationel-OR
- Hebrewאלאור
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Elor 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 Elor
What does the name Elor mean?
Elor joins El, God, with or, light, meaning "God is my light." An Israeli boy's name expressing faith and shining hope.
How do you pronounce Elor?
Elor is pronounced el-OR in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Elor in Hebrew?
Elor is written אלאור in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶלְאוֹר).
What is the gematria of Elor?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אלאור adds up to 238 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200).
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