Karni: meaning of the Hebrew name
קַרְנִי
Pronounced KAR-nee
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Karni
Karni means "my ray of light," from keren, a beam of light. An Israeli girl's name that expresses a personal glow and warmth.
Karni in Hebrew
Karni is written קרני in Hebrew (with vowel points: קַרְנִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- קQof
- רResh
- נNun
- יYod
Gematria value: 360 (Qof 100 + Resh 200 + Nun 50 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningmy ray of light
- PronunciationKAR-nee
- Hebrewקרני
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Karni 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 Karni
What does the name Karni mean?
Karni means "my ray of light," from keren, a beam of light. An Israeli girl's name that expresses a personal glow and warmth.
How do you pronounce Karni?
Karni is pronounced KAR-nee in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Karni in Hebrew?
Karni is written קרני in Hebrew (with vowel points: קַרְנִי).
What is the gematria of Karni?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling קרני adds up to 360 (Qof 100 + Resh 200 + Nun 50 + Yod 10).
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