Li-Ya: meaning of the Hebrew name
לִי-יָה
Pronounced lee-YAH
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Li-Ya
Li-Ya combines li, to me or mine, with Ya, a short form of God's name, giving the sense of my God. It is a gentle modern girl's name that speaks of closeness and belonging.
Li-Ya in Hebrew
Li-Ya is written לי-יה in Hebrew (with vowel points: לִי-יָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- לLamed
- יYod
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 55 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningmy God
- Pronunciationlee-YAH
- Hebrewלי-יה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Li-Ya 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 Li-Ya
What does the name Li-Ya mean?
Li-Ya combines li, to me or mine, with Ya, a short form of God's name, giving the sense of my God. It is a gentle modern girl's name that speaks of closeness and belonging.
How do you pronounce Li-Ya?
Li-Ya is pronounced lee-YAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Li-Ya in Hebrew?
Li-Ya is written לי-יה in Hebrew (with vowel points: לִי-יָה).
What is the gematria of Li-Ya?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling לי-יה adds up to 55 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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