Hemda: meaning of the Hebrew name
חֶמְדָּה
Pronounced khem-DA
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Hemda
Hemda means a precious, beloved treasure - something the heart longs for and holds dear.
Hemda in Hebrew
Hemda is written חמדה in Hebrew (with vowel points: חֶמְדָּה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- חHet
- מMem
- דDalet
- הHe
Gematria value: 57 (Het 8 + Mem 40 + Dalet 4 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningprecious treasure
- Pronunciationkhem-DA
- Hebrewחמדה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Hemda 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 Hemda
What does the name Hemda mean?
Hemda means a precious, beloved treasure - something the heart longs for and holds dear.
How do you pronounce Hemda?
Hemda is pronounced khem-DA in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Hemda in Hebrew?
Hemda is written חמדה in Hebrew (with vowel points: חֶמְדָּה).
What is the gematria of Hemda?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling חמדה adds up to 57 (Het 8 + Mem 40 + Dalet 4 + He 5).
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