Giora: meaning of the Hebrew name
גִּיּוֹרָא
Pronounced gee-YO-rah
- Boy
- Aramaic
Meaning of Giora
In Aramaic, giora means a convert, someone who has joined the people. It was the name of Shimon bar Giora, one of the leaders of the Great Revolt against Rome.
Giora in Hebrew
Giora is written גיורא in Hebrew (with vowel points: גִּיּוֹרָא). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- גGimel
- יYod
- וVav
- רResh
- אAlef
Gematria value: 220 (Gimel 3 + Yod 10 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Alef 1)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginAramaic
- Meaningconvert
- Pronunciationgee-YO-rah
- Hebrewגיורא
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Giora 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 Giora
What does the name Giora mean?
In Aramaic, giora means a convert, someone who has joined the people. It was the name of Shimon bar Giora, one of the leaders of the Great Revolt against Rome.
How do you pronounce Giora?
Giora is pronounced gee-YO-rah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Giora in Hebrew?
Giora is written גיורא in Hebrew (with vowel points: גִּיּוֹרָא).
What is the gematria of Giora?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling גיורא adds up to 220 (Gimel 3 + Yod 10 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Alef 1).
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