Miri: meaning of the Hebrew name
מִירִי
Pronounced MEE-ree
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Miri
Miri is an Israeli pet form of Miriam that became a girl's name of its own: short, warm and light.
Miri in Hebrew
Miri is written מירי in Hebrew (with vowel points: מִירִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- יYod
- רResh
- יYod
Gematria value: 260 (Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningpet form of miriam
- PronunciationMEE-ree
- Hebrewמירי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Miri 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 Miri
What does the name Miri mean?
Miri is an Israeli pet form of Miriam that became a girl's name of its own: short, warm and light.
How do you pronounce Miri?
Miri is pronounced MEE-ree in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Miri in Hebrew?
Miri is written מירי in Hebrew (with vowel points: מִירִי).
What is the gematria of Miri?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מירי adds up to 260 (Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + Yod 10).
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