Imri: meaning of the Hebrew name
אִמְרִי
Pronounced im-REE
- Boy
- Hebrew
- #23 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Imri
Imri is written אימרי or אמרי in Hebrew. These are spellings of the same name.
אימרי Boy, Hebrew
Imri comes from omer and imra, word and speech. The name alludes to the verse in Psalms "May the words of my mouth be acceptable."
אמרי Boy, Biblical
Imri comes from omer, speech and saying, the power of a word. A biblical name found in the Book of Nehemiah, today it is a soft, modern name for boys.
And next unto him builded the men of Jericho. And next to them builded Zaccur the son of Imri.
וְעַל־יָדוֹ בָנוּ אַנְשֵׁי יְרֵחוֹ וְעַל־יָדוֹ בָנָה זַכּוּר בֶּן־אִמְרִי׃
Imri in Hebrew
Imri is written אימרי in Hebrew (with vowel points: אִמְרִי). Other spellings: אמרי. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- יYod
- מMem
- רResh
- יYod
Gematria value: 261 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Mem 40 + Resh 200 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningmy words
- Pronunciationim-REE
- Hebrewאימרי
- Syllables2
- Other spellingsאמרי
Popularity in Israel
אימרי
In 2024, Imri (אימרי) ranked #23 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (742 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23 | 742 |
| 2023 | 26 | 639 |
| 2022 | 26 | 622 |
| 2021 | 26 | 656 |
| 2020 | 28 | 575 |
| 2019 | 37 | 512 |
| 2018 | 33 | 559 |
| 2017 | 33 | 557 |
| 2016 | 61 | 312 |
| 2015 | 90 | 202 |
| 2014 | 118 | 149 |
אמרי
In 2024, Imri (אמרי) ranked #145 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (96 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #143, in 2017.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 145 | 96 |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | 143 | 115 |
| 2016 | - | - |
| 2015 | - | - |
| 2014 | - | - |
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 Imri
What does the name Imri mean?
Imri comes from omer and imra, word and speech. The name alludes to the verse in Psalms "May the words of my mouth be acceptable."
How do you pronounce Imri?
Imri is pronounced im-REE in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Imri in Hebrew?
Imri is written אימרי in Hebrew (with vowel points: אִמְרִי). Other spellings: אמרי.
Is Imri a biblical name?
Yes. Imri appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Nehemiah 3:2 (spelled אמרי).
How popular is the name Imri in Israel?
In 2024, Imri (אימרי) ranked #23 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (742 babies). In 2024, Imri (אמרי) ranked #145 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (96 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #143, in 2017. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Imri?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אימרי adds up to 261 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Mem 40 + Resh 200 + Yod 10).
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