Herut: meaning of the Hebrew name
חֵרוּת
Pronounced kheh-ROOT
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Herut
Herut means freedom and liberty. The sages read the tablets of the covenant this way: "Do not read charut (engraved) but cherut (freedom)." A name that expresses independence and release.
Herut in Hebrew
Herut is written חרות in Hebrew (with vowel points: חֵרוּת). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- חHet
- רResh
- וVav
- תTav
Gematria value: 614 (Het 8 + Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Tav 400)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningfreedom
- Pronunciationkheh-ROOT
- Hebrewחרות
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Herut 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 Herut
What does the name Herut mean?
Herut means freedom and liberty. The sages read the tablets of the covenant this way: "Do not read charut (engraved) but cherut (freedom)." A name that expresses independence and release.
How do you pronounce Herut?
Herut is pronounced kheh-ROOT in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Herut in Hebrew?
Herut is written חרות in Hebrew (with vowel points: חֵרוּת).
What is the gematria of Herut?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling חרות adds up to 614 (Het 8 + Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Tav 400).
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