Kerem: meaning of the Hebrew name
כֶּרֶם
Pronounced KEH-rem
Meaning of Kerem
Kerem is a vineyard, a symbol of abundance, rootedness and the blessing of the land: "for the vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel." A nature name for boys and girls.
For the vineyard of the LORD of hosts is the house of Israel, And the men of Judah the plant of His delight; And He looked for justice, but behold violence; For righteousness, but behold a cry.
כִּי כֶרֶם יְהֹוָה צְבָאוֹת בֵּית יִשְׂרָאֵל וְאִישׁ יְהוּדָה נְטַע שַׁעֲשׁוּעָיו וַיְקַו לְמִשְׁפָּט וְהִנֵּה מִשְׂפָּח לִצְדָקָה וְהִנֵּה צְעָקָה׃
Kerem in Hebrew
Kerem is written כרם in Hebrew (with vowel points: כֶּרֶם). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- כKaf
- רResh
- מMem
Gematria value: 260 (Kaf 20 + Resh 200 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningvineyard
- PronunciationKEH-rem
- Hebrewכרם
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Kerem 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 Kerem
What does the name Kerem mean?
Kerem is a vineyard, a symbol of abundance, rootedness and the blessing of the land: "for the vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel." A nature name for boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Kerem?
Kerem is pronounced KEH-rem in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Kerem in Hebrew?
Kerem is written כרם in Hebrew (with vowel points: כֶּרֶם).
Is Kerem a biblical name?
Yes. Kerem appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Isaiah 5:7.
What is the gematria of Kerem?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling כרם adds up to 260 (Kaf 20 + Resh 200 + Mem 40).
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