Maor: meaning of the Hebrew name
מָאוֹר
Pronounced mah-OR
- Boy
- Hebrew
- #83 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Maor
Maor is a source of light, like the lights in the sky in Genesis: "the two great lights." The name expresses enlightenment and warmth.
Maor in Hebrew
Maor is written מאור in Hebrew (with vowel points: מָאוֹר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- אAlef
- וVav
- רResh
Gematria value: 247 (Mem 40 + Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningsource of light
- Pronunciationmah-OR
- Hebrewמאור
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Maor ranked #83 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (206 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #52, in 2018.
In 2024, Maor ranked #142 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (97 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #131, in 2018.
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (boys) | Babies | Rank (girls) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 83 | 206 | 142 | 97 |
| 2023 | 65 | 258 | 136 | 108 |
| 2022 | 60 | 295 | 139 | 109 |
| 2021 | 62 | 285 | 140 | 115 |
| 2020 | 56 | 320 | 142 | 98 |
| 2019 | 54 | 384 | 134 | 107 |
| 2018 | 52 | 372 | 131 | 111 |
| 2017 | 53 | 366 | - | - |
| 2016 | 62 | 309 | - | - |
| 2015 | 55 | 355 | - | - |
| 2014 | 54 | 376 | - | - |
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 Maor
What does the name Maor mean?
Maor is a source of light, like the lights in the sky in Genesis: "the two great lights." The name expresses enlightenment and warmth.
How do you pronounce Maor?
Maor is pronounced mah-OR in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Maor in Hebrew?
Maor is written מאור in Hebrew (with vowel points: מָאוֹר).
How popular is the name Maor in Israel?
In 2024, Maor ranked #83 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (206 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #52, in 2018. In 2024, Maor ranked #142 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (97 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #131, in 2018. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Maor?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מאור adds up to 247 (Mem 40 + Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200).
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