Karni: meaning of the Hebrew name

קַרְנִי

Pronounced KAR-nee

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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This name in Hebrew: קרני