Morag: meaning of the Hebrew name
מוֹרָג
Pronounced mo-RAG
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Morag
A morag is an ancient threshing tool dragged over grain on the threshing floor to separate the kernels, a biblical word from the prophecy of Isaiah. As a name, Morag is tied to the earth and to work in the fields.
Morag in Hebrew
Morag is written מורג in Hebrew (with vowel points: מוֹרָג). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- וVav
- רResh
- גGimel
Gematria value: 249 (Mem 40 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Gimel 3)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningthreshing sledge
- Pronunciationmo-RAG
- Hebrewמורג
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Morag 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 Morag
What does the name Morag mean?
A morag is an ancient threshing tool dragged over grain on the threshing floor to separate the kernels, a biblical word from the prophecy of Isaiah. As a name, Morag is tied to the earth and to work in the fields.
How do you pronounce Morag?
Morag is pronounced mo-RAG in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Morag in Hebrew?
Morag is written מורג in Hebrew (with vowel points: מוֹרָג).
What is the gematria of Morag?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מורג adds up to 249 (Mem 40 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Gimel 3).
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