Moti: meaning of the Hebrew name

מוֹטִי

Pronounced MO-tee

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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This name in Hebrew: מוטי