Halleli: meaning of the Hebrew name
הַלְלִי
Pronounced ha-le-LEE
Meaning of Halleli
Halleli comes from hallel, praise, echoing the Psalms verse "Praise the Lord, O my soul." A girl's name of song and thanksgiving.
Hallelujah. Praise the LORD, O my soul.
הַלְלוּ־יָהּ הַלְלִי נַפְשִׁי אֶת־יְהֹוָה׃
Halleli in Hebrew
Halleli is written הללי in Hebrew (with vowel points: הַלְלִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- הHe
- לLamed
- לLamed
- יYod
Gematria value: 75 (He 5 + Lamed 30 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningpraise
- Pronunciationha-le-LEE
- Hebrewהללי
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Halleli ranked #54 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (348 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #54, in 2023 and 2024.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54 | 348 |
| 2023 | 54 | 323 |
| 2022 | 62 | 294 |
| 2021 | 68 | 272 |
| 2020 | 69 | 257 |
| 2019 | 84 | 207 |
| 2018 | 83 | 213 |
| 2017 | 98 | 177 |
| 2016 | 101 | 170 |
| 2015 | 110 | 145 |
| 2014 | 127 | 104 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
Similar names
Questions about Halleli
What does the name Halleli mean?
Halleli comes from hallel, praise, echoing the Psalms verse "Praise the Lord, O my soul." A girl's name of song and thanksgiving.
How do you pronounce Halleli?
Halleli is pronounced ha-le-LEE in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Halleli in Hebrew?
Halleli is written הללי in Hebrew (with vowel points: הַלְלִי).
Is Halleli a biblical name?
Yes. Halleli appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Psalms 146:1.
How popular is the name Halleli in Israel?
In 2024, Halleli ranked #54 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (348 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #54, in 2023 and 2024. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Halleli?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling הללי adds up to 75 (He 5 + Lamed 30 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10).
Keep your shortlist in the Shemot app
Meaning, gematria and Israeli popularity for 2,300+ names, and a shared list for couples.
The app's screens and name meanings are in Hebrew. Every name also shows its English spelling.
Get the appGet the app
This name in Hebrew: הללי
