Margalit: meaning of the Hebrew name
מַרְגָּלִית
Pronounced mar-gah-LEET
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Margalit
Margalit means a pearl or precious stone. The word comes from Greek and was adopted into the language of the Sages, as in the phrase "a fine pearl." A girl's name.
Margalit in Hebrew
Margalit is written מרגלית in Hebrew (with vowel points: מַרְגָּלִית). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- רResh
- גGimel
- לLamed
- יYod
- תTav
Gematria value: 683 (Mem 40 + Resh 200 + Gimel 3 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Tav 400)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningpearl
- Pronunciationmar-gah-LEET
- Hebrewמרגלית
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Margalit 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 Margalit
What does the name Margalit mean?
Margalit means a pearl or precious stone. The word comes from Greek and was adopted into the language of the Sages, as in the phrase "a fine pearl." A girl's name.
How do you pronounce Margalit?
Margalit is pronounced mar-gah-LEET in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Margalit in Hebrew?
Margalit is written מרגלית in Hebrew (with vowel points: מַרְגָּלִית).
What is the gematria of Margalit?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מרגלית adds up to 683 (Mem 40 + Resh 200 + Gimel 3 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Tav 400).
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