Moti: meaning of the Hebrew name
מוֹטִי
Pronounced MO-tee
- Boy
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Moti
Moti is an Israeli pet form of Mordechai, the hero of the Book of Esther, which became a name in its own right.
Moti in Hebrew
Moti is written מוטי in Hebrew (with vowel points: מוֹטִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- וVav
- טTet
- יYod
Gematria value: 65 (Mem 40 + Vav 6 + Tet 9 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningshort for Mordechai
- PronunciationMO-tee
- Hebrewמוטי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Moti 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 Moti
What does the name Moti mean?
Moti is an Israeli pet form of Mordechai, the hero of the Book of Esther, which became a name in its own right.
How do you pronounce Moti?
Moti is pronounced MO-tee in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Moti in Hebrew?
Moti is written מוטי in Hebrew (with vowel points: מוֹטִי).
What is the gematria of Moti?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מוטי adds up to 65 (Mem 40 + Vav 6 + Tet 9 + Yod 10).
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