Linor: meaning of the Hebrew name
לִינוֹר
Pronounced lee-NOR
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Linor
Linor joins li (mine) and nur, light in Aramaic: "my light." An Israeli name that expresses warmth and closeness.
Linor in Hebrew
Linor is written לינור in Hebrew (with vowel points: לִינוֹר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- לLamed
- יYod
- נNun
- וVav
- רResh
Gematria value: 296 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Nun 50 + Vav 6 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningmy light
- Pronunciationlee-NOR
- Hebrewלינור
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Linor 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 Linor
What does the name Linor mean?
Linor joins li (mine) and nur, light in Aramaic: "my light." An Israeli name that expresses warmth and closeness.
How do you pronounce Linor?
Linor is pronounced lee-NOR in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Linor in Hebrew?
Linor is written לינור in Hebrew (with vowel points: לִינוֹר).
What is the gematria of Linor?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling לינור adds up to 296 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Nun 50 + Vav 6 + Resh 200).
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