Hofit: meaning of the Hebrew name
חוֹפִית
Pronounced kho-FEET
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Hofit
Hofit comes from chof, the seashore, and it is also the name of a small shorebird. It is an Israeli name that carries a feeling of waves, sand and calm.
Hofit in Hebrew
Hofit is written חופית in Hebrew (with vowel points: חוֹפִית). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- חHet
- וVav
- פPe
- יYod
- תTav
Gematria value: 504 (Het 8 + Vav 6 + Pe 80 + Yod 10 + Tav 400)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningof the shore
- Pronunciationkho-FEET
- Hebrewחופית
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Hofit 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 Hofit
What does the name Hofit mean?
Hofit comes from chof, the seashore, and it is also the name of a small shorebird. It is an Israeli name that carries a feeling of waves, sand and calm.
How do you pronounce Hofit?
Hofit is pronounced kho-FEET in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Hofit in Hebrew?
Hofit is written חופית in Hebrew (with vowel points: חוֹפִית).
What is the gematria of Hofit?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling חופית adds up to 504 (Het 8 + Vav 6 + Pe 80 + Yod 10 + Tav 400).
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