Kedem: meaning of the Hebrew name
קֶדֶם
Pronounced KEH-dem
- Unisex
- Hebrew
Meaning of Kedem
Kedem means the east, and also the earliest days of the world, as in "the ancient mountains." The name joins antiquity and beginnings with a new sunrise. Used for both boys and girls.
Kedem in Hebrew
Kedem is written קדם in Hebrew (with vowel points: קֶדֶם). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- קQof
- דDalet
- מMem
Gematria value: 144 (Qof 100 + Dalet 4 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningeast, ancient times
- PronunciationKEH-dem
- Hebrewקדם
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Kedem 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 Kedem
What does the name Kedem mean?
Kedem means the east, and also the earliest days of the world, as in "the ancient mountains." The name joins antiquity and beginnings with a new sunrise. Used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Kedem?
Kedem is pronounced KEH-dem in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Kedem in Hebrew?
Kedem is written קדם in Hebrew (with vowel points: קֶדֶם).
What is the gematria of Kedem?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling קדם adds up to 144 (Qof 100 + Dalet 4 + Mem 40).
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This name in Hebrew: קדם
