Idan: meaning of the Hebrew name
עִידָן
Pronounced ee-DAHN
- Boy
- Hebrew
- #111 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Idan
Idan means an era, a period and a new time. The name expresses beginnings, renewal and the opening of a new chapter.
Idan in Hebrew
Idan is written עידן in Hebrew (with vowel points: עִידָן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- יYod
- דDalet
- נNun
Gematria value: 134 (Ayin 70 + Yod 10 + Dalet 4 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningera
- Pronunciationee-DAHN
- Hebrewעידן
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Idan ranked #111 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (151 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #51, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 111 | 151 |
| 2023 | 132 | 122 |
| 2022 | 106 | 160 |
| 2021 | 89 | 202 |
| 2020 | 76 | 227 |
| 2019 | 83 | 212 |
| 2018 | 90 | 205 |
| 2017 | 75 | 234 |
| 2016 | 71 | 264 |
| 2015 | 60 | 316 |
| 2014 | 51 | 392 |
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 Idan
What does the name Idan mean?
Idan means an era, a period and a new time. The name expresses beginnings, renewal and the opening of a new chapter.
How do you pronounce Idan?
Idan is pronounced ee-DAHN in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Idan in Hebrew?
Idan is written עידן in Hebrew (with vowel points: עִידָן).
How popular is the name Idan in Israel?
In 2024, Idan ranked #111 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (151 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #51, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Idan?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling עידן adds up to 134 (Ayin 70 + Yod 10 + Dalet 4 + Nun 50).
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