Nachal: meaning of the Hebrew name
נַחַל
Pronounced NA-khal
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Nachal
Nachal is a stream of living water flowing through the landscape. An Israeli boy's name expressing freshness, flow and renewal.
Nachal in Hebrew
Nachal is written נחל in Hebrew (with vowel points: נַחַל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- חHet
- לLamed
Gematria value: 88 (Nun 50 + Het 8 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningstream
- PronunciationNA-khal
- Hebrewנחל
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Nachal 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 Nachal
What does the name Nachal mean?
Nachal is a stream of living water flowing through the landscape. An Israeli boy's name expressing freshness, flow and renewal.
How do you pronounce Nachal?
Nachal is pronounced NA-khal in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Nachal in Hebrew?
Nachal is written נחל in Hebrew (with vowel points: נַחַל).
What is the gematria of Nachal?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נחל adds up to 88 (Nun 50 + Het 8 + Lamed 30).
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