Lior: meaning of the Hebrew name
לִיאוֹר
Pronounced lee-OR
- Unisex
- Modern Hebrew
- #148 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Lior
Lior is li or, "I have light" or "my light", the light and joy that a child brings into the lives of its parents. A name for boys and girls.
Lior in Hebrew
Lior is written ליאור in Hebrew (with vowel points: לִיאוֹר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- לLamed
- יYod
- אAlef
- וVav
- רResh
Gematria value: 247 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningmy light
- Pronunciationlee-OR
- Hebrewליאור
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Lior ranked #148 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (93 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #53, in 2014.
Lior last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2019, at #104 (153 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #83, in 2014.
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (boys) | Babies | Rank (girls) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 148 | 93 | - | - |
| 2023 | 117 | 144 | - | - |
| 2022 | 127 | 127 | - | - |
| 2021 | 111 | 160 | - | - |
| 2020 | 93 | 186 | - | - |
| 2019 | 81 | 219 | 104 | 153 |
| 2018 | 70 | 246 | 111 | 159 |
| 2017 | 68 | 276 | 99 | 172 |
| 2016 | 59 | 319 | 106 | 163 |
| 2015 | 59 | 318 | 90 | 200 |
| 2014 | 53 | 381 | 83 | 224 |
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 Lior
What does the name Lior mean?
Lior is li or, "I have light" or "my light", the light and joy that a child brings into the lives of its parents. A name for boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Lior?
Lior is pronounced lee-OR in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Lior in Hebrew?
Lior is written ליאור in Hebrew (with vowel points: לִיאוֹר).
How popular is the name Lior in Israel?
In 2024, Lior ranked #148 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (93 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #53, in 2014. Lior last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2019, at #104 (153 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #83, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Lior?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ליאור adds up to 247 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200).
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