Mirit: meaning of the Hebrew name
מִירִית
Pronounced mee-REET
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Mirit
Mirit is an Israeli form of Miriam and Mira with the feminine ending -it. It is a soft name that was loved in Israel in the 1960s and 70s.
Mirit in Hebrew
Mirit is written מירית in Hebrew (with vowel points: מִירִית). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- יYod
- רResh
- יYod
- תTav
Gematria value: 660 (Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + Tav 400)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- MeaningIsraeli form of Miriam
- Pronunciationmee-REET
- Hebrewמירית
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Mirit 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 Mirit
What does the name Mirit mean?
Mirit is an Israeli form of Miriam and Mira with the feminine ending -it. It is a soft name that was loved in Israel in the 1960s and 70s.
How do you pronounce Mirit?
Mirit is pronounced mee-REET in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Mirit in Hebrew?
Mirit is written מירית in Hebrew (with vowel points: מִירִית).
What is the gematria of Mirit?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מירית adds up to 660 (Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + Tav 400).
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