Koren: meaning of the Hebrew name
קוֹרֵן
Pronounced ko-REN
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Koren
Koren means shining and radiant, from keren or, a ray of light, like Moses' face as he came down Mount Sinai: "the skin of his face shone." A name of inner light and joy.
Koren in Hebrew
Koren is written קורן in Hebrew (with vowel points: קוֹרֵן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- קQof
- וVav
- רResh
- נNun
Gematria value: 356 (Qof 100 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningradiant
- Pronunciationko-REN
- Hebrewקורן
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Koren 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 Koren
What does the name Koren mean?
Koren means shining and radiant, from keren or, a ray of light, like Moses' face as he came down Mount Sinai: "the skin of his face shone." A name of inner light and joy.
How do you pronounce Koren?
Koren is pronounced ko-REN in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Koren in Hebrew?
Koren is written קורן in Hebrew (with vowel points: קוֹרֵן).
What is the gematria of Koren?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling קורן adds up to 356 (Qof 100 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Nun 50).
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