Kfir: meaning of the Hebrew name
כְּפִיר
Pronounced KFEER
- Boy
- Hebrew
- #87 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Kfir
A kfir is a young lion at the height of its power. Kfir is a boy's name of strength, boldness and courage.
Kfir in Hebrew
Kfir is written כפיר in Hebrew (with vowel points: כְּפִיר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- כKaf
- פPe
- יYod
- רResh
Gematria value: 310 (Kaf 20 + Pe 80 + Yod 10 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningyoung lion
- PronunciationKFEER
- Hebrewכפיר
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Kfir ranked #87 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (196 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 87 | 196 |
| 2023 | 138 | 113 |
| 2022 | 144 | 104 |
| 2021 | 150 | 103 |
| 2020 | 135 | 123 |
| 2019 | 135 | 127 |
| 2018 | 139 | 122 |
| 2017 | 146 | 113 |
| 2016 | 122 | 147 |
| 2015 | 129 | 132 |
| 2014 | 102 | 173 |
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 Kfir
What does the name Kfir mean?
A kfir is a young lion at the height of its power. Kfir is a boy's name of strength, boldness and courage.
How do you pronounce Kfir?
Kfir is pronounced KFEER in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Kfir in Hebrew?
Kfir is written כפיר in Hebrew (with vowel points: כְּפִיר).
How popular is the name Kfir in Israel?
In 2024, Kfir ranked #87 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (196 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Kfir?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling כפיר adds up to 310 (Kaf 20 + Pe 80 + Yod 10 + Resh 200).
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