Gefen: meaning of the Hebrew name
גֶּפֶן
Pronounced GEH-fen
- Unisex
- Hebrew
- #29 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Gefen
Gefen is the grapevine, one of the Seven Species for which the Land of Israel is praised. It is a symbol of fruitfulness, sweetness and blessing.
Gefen in Hebrew
Gefen is written גפן in Hebrew (with vowel points: גֶּפֶן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- גGimel
- פPe
- נNun
Gematria value: 133 (Gimel 3 + Pe 80 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaninggrapevine
- PronunciationGEH-fen
- Hebrewגפן
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Gefen ranked #29 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (565 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #24, in 2022.
In 2024, Gefen ranked #96 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (175 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #96, in 2021 and 2024.
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (girls) | Babies | Rank (boys) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29 | 565 | 96 | 175 |
| 2023 | 27 | 539 | 98 | 170 |
| 2022 | 24 | 576 | 113 | 150 |
| 2021 | 28 | 587 | 96 | 190 |
| 2020 | 29 | 518 | 98 | 178 |
| 2019 | 39 | 448 | 128 | 134 |
| 2018 | 50 | 387 | - | - |
| 2017 | 64 | 330 | - | - |
| 2016 | 67 | 286 | - | - |
| 2015 | 70 | 292 | - | - |
| 2014 | 75 | 251 | - | - |
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 Gefen
What does the name Gefen mean?
Gefen is the grapevine, one of the Seven Species for which the Land of Israel is praised. It is a symbol of fruitfulness, sweetness and blessing.
How do you pronounce Gefen?
Gefen is pronounced GEH-fen in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Gefen in Hebrew?
Gefen is written גפן in Hebrew (with vowel points: גֶּפֶן).
How popular is the name Gefen in Israel?
In 2024, Gefen ranked #29 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (565 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #24, in 2022. In 2024, Gefen ranked #96 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (175 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #96, in 2021 and 2024. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Gefen?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling גפן adds up to 133 (Gimel 3 + Pe 80 + Nun 50).
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