Mori: meaning of the Hebrew name
מוֹרִי
Pronounced MO-ree
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Mori
Mori speaks of teaching and affection: "my teacher." Among Yemenite Jews, Mori is a title of respect for a rabbi or teacher. It also echoes mor, the myrrh of the Bible.
Mori in Hebrew
Mori is written מורי in Hebrew (with vowel points: מוֹרִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- וVav
- רResh
- יYod
Gematria value: 256 (Mem 40 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningmy teacher
- PronunciationMO-ree
- Hebrewמורי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Mori 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 Mori
What does the name Mori mean?
Mori speaks of teaching and affection: "my teacher." Among Yemenite Jews, Mori is a title of respect for a rabbi or teacher. It also echoes mor, the myrrh of the Bible.
How do you pronounce Mori?
Mori is pronounced MO-ree in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Mori in Hebrew?
Mori is written מורי in Hebrew (with vowel points: מוֹרִי).
What is the gematria of Mori?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מורי adds up to 256 (Mem 40 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Yod 10).
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