Herzliya: meaning of the Hebrew name
הֶרְצְלִיָּה
Pronounced herts-LEE-yah
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Herzliya
A name coined in honor of Theodor Benjamin Ze'ev Herzl, the visionary of the Jewish state, and given to girls in the early days of Zionism. The city of Herzliya was named the same way.
Herzliya in Hebrew
Herzliya is written הרצליה in Hebrew (with vowel points: הֶרְצְלִיָּה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- הHe
- רResh
- צTsadi
- לLamed
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 340 (He 5 + Resh 200 + Tsadi 90 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningafter Herzl
- Pronunciationherts-LEE-yah
- Hebrewהרצליה
- Syllables4
Popularity in Israel
Herzliya 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 Herzliya
What does the name Herzliya mean?
A name coined in honor of Theodor Benjamin Ze'ev Herzl, the visionary of the Jewish state, and given to girls in the early days of Zionism. The city of Herzliya was named the same way.
How do you pronounce Herzliya?
Herzliya is pronounced herts-LEE-yah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Herzliya in Hebrew?
Herzliya is written הרצליה in Hebrew (with vowel points: הֶרְצְלִיָּה).
What is the gematria of Herzliya?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling הרצליה adds up to 340 (He 5 + Resh 200 + Tsadi 90 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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