Hanit: meaning of the Hebrew name
חֲנִית
Pronounced kha-NEET
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Hanit
A hanit is a light spear, a biblical word that appears in the stories of Saul and David. As a girl's name, Hanit expresses strength and standing tall.
Hanit in Hebrew
Hanit is written חנית in Hebrew (with vowel points: חֲנִית). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- חHet
- נNun
- יYod
- תTav
Gematria value: 468 (Het 8 + Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Tav 400)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningspear
- Pronunciationkha-NEET
- Hebrewחנית
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Hanit 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 Hanit
What does the name Hanit mean?
A hanit is a light spear, a biblical word that appears in the stories of Saul and David. As a girl's name, Hanit expresses strength and standing tall.
How do you pronounce Hanit?
Hanit is pronounced kha-NEET in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Hanit in Hebrew?
Hanit is written חנית in Hebrew (with vowel points: חֲנִית).
What is the gematria of Hanit?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling חנית adds up to 468 (Het 8 + Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Tav 400).
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