Menucha: meaning of the Hebrew name
מְנוּחָה
Pronounced meh-noo-KHAH
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Menucha
Menucha means calm and repose, as in the verse from Psalms "He leads me beside the still waters." A traditional girl's name that expresses serenity and peace of mind.
Menucha in Hebrew
Menucha is written מנוחה in Hebrew (with vowel points: מְנוּחָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- נNun
- וVav
- חHet
- הHe
Gematria value: 109 (Mem 40 + Nun 50 + Vav 6 + Het 8 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningrest, tranquility
- Pronunciationmeh-noo-KHAH
- Hebrewמנוחה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Menucha 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 Menucha
What does the name Menucha mean?
Menucha means calm and repose, as in the verse from Psalms "He leads me beside the still waters." A traditional girl's name that expresses serenity and peace of mind.
How do you pronounce Menucha?
Menucha is pronounced meh-noo-KHAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Menucha in Hebrew?
Menucha is written מנוחה in Hebrew (with vowel points: מְנוּחָה).
What is the gematria of Menucha?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מנוחה adds up to 109 (Mem 40 + Nun 50 + Vav 6 + Het 8 + He 5).
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