Eshkol: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֶשְׁכּוֹל
Pronounced esh-KOL
Meaning of Eshkol
Eshkol is a cluster of grapes, a symbol of abundance, fertility and the blessing of the land. In the Bible, the Eshkol valley was named after the cluster of grapes the spies carried, and Eshkol was also an ally of Abraham.
That place was called the valley of Eshcol, because of the cluster which the children of Israel cut down from thence. -
לַמָּקוֹם הַהוּא קָרָא נַחַל אֶשְׁכּוֹל עַל אֹדוֹת הָאֶשְׁכּוֹל אֲשֶׁר־כָּרְתוּ מִשָּׁם בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל׃
Eshkol in Hebrew
Eshkol is written אשכול in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶשְׁכּוֹל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- שShin
- כKaf
- וVav
- לLamed
Gematria value: 357 (Alef 1 + Shin 300 + Kaf 20 + Vav 6 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningcluster of grapes
- Pronunciationesh-KOL
- Hebrewאשכול
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Eshkol 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 Eshkol
What does the name Eshkol mean?
Eshkol is a cluster of grapes, a symbol of abundance, fertility and the blessing of the land. In the Bible, the Eshkol valley was named after the cluster of grapes the spies carried, and Eshkol was also an ally of Abraham.
How do you pronounce Eshkol?
Eshkol is pronounced esh-KOL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Eshkol in Hebrew?
Eshkol is written אשכול in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶשְׁכּוֹל).
Is Eshkol a biblical name?
Yes. Eshkol appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Numbers 13:24.
What is the gematria of Eshkol?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אשכול adds up to 357 (Alef 1 + Shin 300 + Kaf 20 + Vav 6 + Lamed 30).
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