Mor: meaning of the Hebrew name
מוֹר
Pronounced MOR
Meaning of Mor
Mor is myrrh, one of the fragrant spices named in the Song of Songs: "I will go to the mountain of myrrh." A short, soft name for both boys and girls.
Until the day breathe, And the shadows flee away, I will get me to the mountain of myrrh, And to the hill of frankincense.
עַד שֶׁיָּפוּחַ הַיּוֹם וְנָסוּ הַצְּלָלִים אֵלֶךְ לִי אֶל־הַר הַמּוֹר וְאֶל־גִּבְעַת הַלְּבוֹנָה׃
Mor in Hebrew
Mor is written מור in Hebrew (with vowel points: מוֹר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- וVav
- רResh
Gematria value: 246 (Mem 40 + Vav 6 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningmyrrh
- PronunciationMOR
- Hebrewמור
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
Mor 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 Mor
What does the name Mor mean?
Mor is myrrh, one of the fragrant spices named in the Song of Songs: "I will go to the mountain of myrrh." A short, soft name for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Mor?
Mor is pronounced MOR in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Mor in Hebrew?
Mor is written מור in Hebrew (with vowel points: מוֹר).
Is Mor a biblical name?
Yes. Mor appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Song of Songs 4:6.
What is the gematria of Mor?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מור adds up to 246 (Mem 40 + Vav 6 + Resh 200).
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