Lishai: meaning of the Hebrew name
לִישַׁי
Pronounced lee-SHAI
- Unisex
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Lishai
Lishai joins li (to me) and shai (gift): a gift that was given to me. The name expresses thanks for the child who was born, and is used for both boys and girls.
Lishai in Hebrew
Lishai is written לישי in Hebrew (with vowel points: לִישַׁי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- לLamed
- יYod
- שShin
- יYod
Gematria value: 350 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Shin 300 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaninga gift to me
- Pronunciationlee-SHAI
- Hebrewלישי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Lishai 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 Lishai
What does the name Lishai mean?
Lishai joins li (to me) and shai (gift): a gift that was given to me. The name expresses thanks for the child who was born, and is used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Lishai?
Lishai is pronounced lee-SHAI in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Lishai in Hebrew?
Lishai is written לישי in Hebrew (with vowel points: לִישַׁי).
What is the gematria of Lishai?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling לישי adds up to 350 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Shin 300 + Yod 10).
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