Moria: meaning of the Hebrew name
מוֹרִיָּה
Pronounced mo-REE-yah
Meaning of Moria
Moria is Mount Moriah, the place of the binding of Isaac and the site of the Temple in Jerusalem. A girl's name.
Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD at Jerusalem in mount Moriah, where [the LORD] appeared unto David his father; for which provision had been made in the Place of David, in the threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite.
וַיָּחֶל שְׁלֹמֹה לִבְנוֹת אֶת־בֵּית־יְהֹוָה בִּירוּשָׁלַ͏ִם בְּהַר הַמּוֹרִיָּה אֲשֶׁר נִרְאָה לְדָוִיד אָבִיהוּ אֲשֶׁר הֵכִין בִּמְקוֹם דָּוִיד בְּגֹרֶן אׇרְנָן הַיְבוּסִי׃
Moria in Hebrew
Moria is written מוריה in Hebrew (with vowel points: מוֹרִיָּה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- וVav
- רResh
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 261 (Mem 40 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningMount Moriah
- Pronunciationmo-REE-yah
- Hebrewמוריה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Moria ranked #98 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (174 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #66, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 98 | 174 |
| 2023 | 85 | 203 |
| 2022 | 87 | 210 |
| 2021 | 87 | 214 |
| 2020 | 81 | 203 |
| 2019 | 70 | 246 |
| 2018 | 79 | 236 |
| 2017 | 72 | 256 |
| 2016 | 79 | 242 |
| 2015 | 69 | 293 |
| 2014 | 66 | 300 |
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 Moria
What does the name Moria mean?
Moria is Mount Moriah, the place of the binding of Isaac and the site of the Temple in Jerusalem. A girl's name.
How do you pronounce Moria?
Moria is pronounced mo-REE-yah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Moria in Hebrew?
Moria is written מוריה in Hebrew (with vowel points: מוֹרִיָּה).
Is Moria a biblical name?
Yes. Moria appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 2 Chronicles 3:1.
How popular is the name Moria in Israel?
In 2024, Moria ranked #98 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (174 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #66, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Moria?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מוריה adds up to 261 (Mem 40 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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