Ivri: meaning of the Hebrew name
עִבְרִי
Pronounced iv-REE
Meaning of Ivri
Ivri is written עברי or עיברי in Hebrew. These are spellings of the same name.
עברי Boy, Biblical
Ivri means a Hebrew, a son of the Hebrew people: the oldest name for the people of Israel, said of Abraham, "Abram the Hebrew." The name expresses roots and identity.
עיברי Boy, Hebrew
A full spelling of Ivri, a Hebrew - a son of the Hebrew people, as in Jonah's words "I am a Hebrew" (ivri anochi). The name expresses belonging and roots.
And there came one that had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew - now he dwelt by the terebinths of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol, and brother of Aner; and these were confederate with Abram.
וַיָּבֹא הַפָּלִיט וַיַּגֵּד לְאַבְרָם הָעִבְרִי וְהוּא שֹׁכֵן בְּאֵלֹנֵי מַמְרֵא הָאֱמֹרִי אֲחִי אֶשְׁכֹּל וַאֲחִי עָנֵר וְהֵם בַּעֲלֵי בְרִית־אַבְרָם׃
Ivri in Hebrew
Ivri is written עברי in Hebrew (with vowel points: עִבְרִי). Other spellings: עיברי. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- בBet
- רResh
- יYod
Gematria value: 282 (Ayin 70 + Bet 2 + Resh 200 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningHebrew
- Pronunciationiv-REE
- Hebrewעברי
- Syllables2
- Other spellingsעיברי
Popularity in Israel
עברי
In 2024, Ivri (עברי) ranked #84 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (206 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 84 | 206 |
| 2023 | 105 | 154 |
| 2022 | 126 | 128 |
| 2021 | 112 | 157 |
| 2020 | 118 | 152 |
| 2019 | 124 | 144 |
| 2018 | 145 | 118 |
| 2017 | 142 | 116 |
| 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 Ivri
What does the name Ivri mean?
Ivri means a Hebrew, a son of the Hebrew people: the oldest name for the people of Israel, said of Abraham, "Abram the Hebrew." The name expresses roots and identity.
How do you pronounce Ivri?
Ivri is pronounced iv-REE in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Ivri in Hebrew?
Ivri is written עברי in Hebrew (with vowel points: עִבְרִי). Other spellings: עיברי.
Is Ivri a biblical name?
Yes. Ivri appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 14:13 (spelled עברי).
How popular is the name Ivri in Israel?
In 2024, Ivri (עברי) ranked #84 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (206 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Ivri?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling עברי adds up to 282 (Ayin 70 + Bet 2 + Resh 200 + Yod 10).
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