Eretz: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֶרֶץ
Pronounced EH-rets
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Eretz
Eretz means land, earth and homeland. It is a rare Israeli name that expresses deep love for the Land of Israel and its landscapes.
Eretz in Hebrew
Eretz is written ארץ in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶרֶץ). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- רResh
- צTsadi
Gematria value: 291 (Alef 1 + Resh 200 + Tsadi 90)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningland
- PronunciationEH-rets
- Hebrewארץ
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Eretz 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 Eretz
What does the name Eretz mean?
Eretz means land, earth and homeland. It is a rare Israeli name that expresses deep love for the Land of Israel and its landscapes.
How do you pronounce Eretz?
Eretz is pronounced EH-rets in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Eretz in Hebrew?
Eretz is written ארץ in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶרֶץ).
What is the gematria of Eretz?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ארץ adds up to 291 (Alef 1 + Resh 200 + Tsadi 90).
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