Meori: meaning of the Hebrew name
מְאוֹרִי
Pronounced me-o-REE
- Unisex
- Modern Hebrew
- #98 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Meori
Meori means "my light," from ma'or, a body that gives out light. A modern Israeli name for both boys and girls that expresses light and warmth.
Meori in Hebrew
Meori is written מאורי in Hebrew (with vowel points: מְאוֹרִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- אAlef
- וVav
- רResh
- יYod
Gematria value: 257 (Mem 40 + Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningmy light
- Pronunciationme-o-REE
- Hebrewמאורי
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Meori ranked #98 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (171 babies).
Meori last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2023, at #145 (93 babies).
boysgirls
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (boys) | Babies | Rank (girls) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 98 | 171 | - | - |
| 2023 | 108 | 153 | 145 | 93 |
| 2022 | 146 | 103 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 | - | - | - | - |
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 Meori
What does the name Meori mean?
Meori means "my light," from ma'or, a body that gives out light. A modern Israeli name for both boys and girls that expresses light and warmth.
How do you pronounce Meori?
Meori is pronounced me-o-REE in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Meori in Hebrew?
Meori is written מאורי in Hebrew (with vowel points: מְאוֹרִי).
How popular is the name Meori in Israel?
In 2024, Meori ranked #98 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (171 babies). Meori last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2023, at #145 (93 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Meori?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מאורי adds up to 257 (Mem 40 + Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Yod 10).
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