Keshet: meaning of the Hebrew name
קֶשֶׁת
Pronounced KEH-shet
Meaning of Keshet
Keshet is the rainbow, a spread of colors after the rain. In the Bible it is the sign of the covenant God gave to Noah, a symbol of promise and hope.
I have set My bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between Me and the earth.
אֶת־קַשְׁתִּי נָתַתִּי בֶּעָנָן וְהָיְתָה לְאוֹת בְּרִית בֵּינִי וּבֵין הָאָרֶץ׃
Keshet in Hebrew
Keshet is written קשת in Hebrew (with vowel points: קֶשֶׁת). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- קQof
- שShin
- תTav
Gematria value: 800 (Qof 100 + Shin 300 + Tav 400)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningrainbow
- PronunciationKEH-shet
- Hebrewקשת
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Keshet 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 Keshet
What does the name Keshet mean?
Keshet is the rainbow, a spread of colors after the rain. In the Bible it is the sign of the covenant God gave to Noah, a symbol of promise and hope.
How do you pronounce Keshet?
Keshet is pronounced KEH-shet in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Keshet in Hebrew?
Keshet is written קשת in Hebrew (with vowel points: קֶשֶׁת).
Is Keshet a biblical name?
Yes. Keshet appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 9:13.
What is the gematria of Keshet?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling קשת adds up to 800 (Qof 100 + Shin 300 + Tav 400).
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