Limor: meaning of the Hebrew name
לִימוֹר
Pronounced lee-MOR
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Limor
Limor is an Israeli blend of li (mine) and mor, the myrrh perfume of the Song of Songs. It was one of the favorite girls' names in Israel in the 1970s and 1980s.
Limor in Hebrew
Limor is written לימור in Hebrew (with vowel points: לִימוֹר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- לLamed
- יYod
- מMem
- וVav
- רResh
Gematria value: 286 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Mem 40 + Vav 6 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningmy myrrh
- Pronunciationlee-MOR
- Hebrewלימור
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Limor 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 Limor
What does the name Limor mean?
Limor is an Israeli blend of li (mine) and mor, the myrrh perfume of the Song of Songs. It was one of the favorite girls' names in Israel in the 1970s and 1980s.
How do you pronounce Limor?
Limor is pronounced lee-MOR in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Limor in Hebrew?
Limor is written לימור in Hebrew (with vowel points: לִימוֹר).
What is the gematria of Limor?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling לימור adds up to 286 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Mem 40 + Vav 6 + Resh 200).
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