Emuna: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֱמוּנָה
Pronounced eh-moo-NAH
- Girl
- Hebrew
- #104 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Emuna
Emuna means faith, trust and confidence in God. The name speaks of inner steadiness, of hope and of a quiet heart.
Emuna in Hebrew
Emuna is written אמונה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֱמוּנָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- מMem
- וVav
- נNun
- הHe
Gematria value: 102 (Alef 1 + Mem 40 + Vav 6 + Nun 50 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningfaith
- Pronunciationeh-moo-NAH
- Hebrewאמונה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Emuna ranked #104 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (160 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #99, in 2023.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 104 | 160 |
| 2023 | 99 | 170 |
| 2022 | 129 | 124 |
| 2021 | 136 | 118 |
| 2020 | 119 | 133 |
| 2019 | 136 | 106 |
| 2018 | 146 | 95 |
| 2017 | 132 | 105 |
| 2016 | 127 | 108 |
| 2015 | 147 | 85 |
| 2014 | 125 | 105 |
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 Emuna
What does the name Emuna mean?
Emuna means faith, trust and confidence in God. The name speaks of inner steadiness, of hope and of a quiet heart.
How do you pronounce Emuna?
Emuna is pronounced eh-moo-NAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Emuna in Hebrew?
Emuna is written אמונה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֱמוּנָה).
How popular is the name Emuna in Israel?
In 2024, Emuna ranked #104 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (160 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #99, in 2023. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Emuna?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אמונה adds up to 102 (Alef 1 + Mem 40 + Vav 6 + Nun 50 + He 5).
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