Laor: meaning of the Hebrew name

לָאוֹר

Pronounced la-OR

Meaning of Laor

Laor means toward the light, from or, light. An Israeli girl's name expressing hope, growth and a path toward goodness.

Laor in Hebrew

Laor is written לאור in Hebrew (with vowel points: לָאוֹר). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • לLamed
  • אAlef
  • וVav
  • רResh

Gematria value: 237 (Lamed 30 + Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200)

About the name

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginModern Hebrew
  • Meaningto the light
  • Pronunciationla-OR
  • Hebrewלאור
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Laor 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 Laor

What does the name Laor mean?

Laor means toward the light, from or, light. An Israeli girl's name expressing hope, growth and a path toward goodness.

How do you pronounce Laor?

Laor is pronounced la-OR in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Laor in Hebrew?

Laor is written לאור in Hebrew (with vowel points: לָאוֹר).

What is the gematria of Laor?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling לאור adds up to 237 (Lamed 30 + Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200).

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This name in Hebrew: לאור