Magen: meaning of the Hebrew name
מָגֵן
Pronounced ma-GEN
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Magen
A magen is a warrior's shield, and in the Bible a symbol of protection: "He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him." Magen expresses protection and security.
Magen in Hebrew
Magen is written מגן in Hebrew (with vowel points: מָגֵן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- גGimel
- נNun
Gematria value: 93 (Mem 40 + Gimel 3 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningshield
- Pronunciationma-GEN
- Hebrewמגן
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Magen 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 Magen
What does the name Magen mean?
A magen is a warrior's shield, and in the Bible a symbol of protection: "He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him." Magen expresses protection and security.
How do you pronounce Magen?
Magen is pronounced ma-GEN in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Magen in Hebrew?
Magen is written מגן in Hebrew (with vowel points: מָגֵן).
What is the gematria of Magen?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מגן adds up to 93 (Mem 40 + Gimel 3 + Nun 50).
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