Libi: meaning of the Hebrew name
לִבִּי
Pronounced LEE-bee
- Girl
- Hebrew
- #9 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Libi
Libi means "my heart", a tender name full of great love. It comes from lev, heart, the seat of feeling and life in biblical Hebrew.
Libi in Hebrew
Libi is written ליבי in Hebrew (with vowel points: לִבִּי). Other spellings: לבי. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- לLamed
- יYod
- בBet
- יYod
Gematria value: 52 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Bet 2 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningmy heart
- PronunciationLEE-bee
- Hebrewליבי
- Syllables2
- Other spellingsלבי
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Libi ranked #9 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (947 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | 947 |
| 2023 | 10 | 876 |
| 2022 | 12 | 831 |
| 2021 | 16 | 795 |
| 2020 | 24 | 593 |
| 2019 | 27 | 575 |
| 2018 | 28 | 593 |
| 2017 | 33 | 496 |
| 2016 | 48 | 394 |
| 2015 | 63 | 318 |
| 2014 | 65 | 303 |
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 Libi
What does the name Libi mean?
Libi means "my heart", a tender name full of great love. It comes from lev, heart, the seat of feeling and life in biblical Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Libi?
Libi is pronounced LEE-bee in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Libi in Hebrew?
Libi is written ליבי in Hebrew (with vowel points: לִבִּי). Other spellings: לבי.
How popular is the name Libi in Israel?
In 2024, Libi ranked #9 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (947 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Libi?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ליבי adds up to 52 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Bet 2 + Yod 10).
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