Liri: meaning of the Hebrew name
לִירִי
Pronounced lee-REE
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Liri
Liri is a modern name that sounds like a blend of li, mine, and shir, song: "my song." It also relates to the word liri, lyrical. A gentle, musical girl's name.
Liri in Hebrew
Liri is written לירי in Hebrew (with vowel points: לִירִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- לLamed
- יYod
- רResh
- יYod
Gematria value: 250 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningmy song
- Pronunciationlee-REE
- Hebrewלירי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Liri last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2019, at #141 (103 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | 141 | 103 |
| 2018 | 148 | 94 |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | 143 | 89 |
| 2015 | - | - |
| 2014 | - | - |
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 Liri
What does the name Liri mean?
Liri is a modern name that sounds like a blend of li, mine, and shir, song: "my song." It also relates to the word liri, lyrical. A gentle, musical girl's name.
How do you pronounce Liri?
Liri is pronounced lee-REE in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Liri in Hebrew?
Liri is written לירי in Hebrew (with vowel points: לִירִי).
How popular is the name Liri in Israel?
Liri last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2019, at #141 (103 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Liri?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling לירי adds up to 250 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + Yod 10).
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