Erga: meaning of the Hebrew name
עֶרְגָּה
Pronounced ER-ga
Meaning of Erga
Deep longing and yearning of the soul, from the verse in Psalms "As the deer longs for streams of water" (ka-ayal ta'arog).
As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after Thee, O God.
כְּאַיָּל תַּעֲרֹג עַל־אֲפִיקֵי־מָיִם כֵּן נַפְשִׁי תַעֲרֹג אֵלֶיךָ אֱלֹהִים׃
Erga in Hebrew
Erga is written ערגה in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֶרְגָּה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- רResh
- גGimel
- הHe
Gematria value: 278 (Ayin 70 + Resh 200 + Gimel 3 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaninglonging
- PronunciationER-ga
- Hebrewערגה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Erga 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 Erga
What does the name Erga mean?
Deep longing and yearning of the soul, from the verse in Psalms "As the deer longs for streams of water" (ka-ayal ta'arog).
How do you pronounce Erga?
Erga is pronounced ER-ga in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Erga in Hebrew?
Erga is written ערגה in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֶרְגָּה).
Is Erga a biblical name?
Yes. Erga appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Psalms 42:2.
What is the gematria of Erga?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ערגה adds up to 278 (Ayin 70 + Resh 200 + Gimel 3 + He 5).
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