Meshi: meaning of the Hebrew name
מֶשִׁי
Pronounced ME-shee
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Meshi
Meshi is silk, the soft and luxurious fabric, a word mentioned in the Book of Ezekiel. A girl's name that expresses softness and delicacy.
Meshi in Hebrew
Meshi is written משי in Hebrew (with vowel points: מֶשִׁי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- שShin
- יYod
Gematria value: 350 (Mem 40 + Shin 300 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningsilk
- PronunciationME-shee
- Hebrewמשי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Meshi last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2019, at #147 (93 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | 147 | 93 |
| 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 Meshi
What does the name Meshi mean?
Meshi is silk, the soft and luxurious fabric, a word mentioned in the Book of Ezekiel. A girl's name that expresses softness and delicacy.
How do you pronounce Meshi?
Meshi is pronounced ME-shee in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Meshi in Hebrew?
Meshi is written משי in Hebrew (with vowel points: מֶשִׁי).
How popular is the name Meshi in Israel?
Meshi last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2019, at #147 (93 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Meshi?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling משי adds up to 350 (Mem 40 + Shin 300 + Yod 10).
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