Meron: meaning of the Hebrew name
מֵירוֹן
Pronounced meh-RON
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Meron
Meron is the name of Mount Meron in the Galilee, at whose foot lies the tomb of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai. It is also linked to marom, height and loftiness.
Meron in Hebrew
Meron is written מירון in Hebrew (with vowel points: מֵירוֹן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- יYod
- רResh
- וVav
- נNun
Gematria value: 306 (Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningmount meron
- Pronunciationmeh-RON
- Hebrewמירון
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Meron 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 Meron
What does the name Meron mean?
Meron is the name of Mount Meron in the Galilee, at whose foot lies the tomb of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai. It is also linked to marom, height and loftiness.
How do you pronounce Meron?
Meron is pronounced meh-RON in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Meron in Hebrew?
Meron is written מירון in Hebrew (with vowel points: מֵירוֹן).
What is the gematria of Meron?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מירון adds up to 306 (Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Nun 50).
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