Eretz: meaning of the Hebrew name

אֶרֶץ

Pronounced EH-rets

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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This name in Hebrew: ארץ