Nehora: meaning of the Hebrew name
נְהוֹרָה
Pronounced neh-ho-RAH
- Girl
- Aramaic
Meaning of Nehora
Nehora means light in Aramaic, nehora as in the language of the Talmud. A name revived in Israel that expresses illumination and gentleness.
Nehora in Hebrew
Nehora is written נהורה in Hebrew (with vowel points: נְהוֹרָה). Other spellings: נהורא. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- הHe
- וVav
- רResh
- הHe
Gematria value: 266 (Nun 50 + He 5 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginAramaic
- Meaninglight
- Pronunciationneh-ho-RAH
- Hebrewנהורה
- Syllables3
- Other spellingsנהורא
Popularity in Israel
Nehora 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 Nehora
What does the name Nehora mean?
Nehora means light in Aramaic, nehora as in the language of the Talmud. A name revived in Israel that expresses illumination and gentleness.
How do you pronounce Nehora?
Nehora is pronounced neh-ho-RAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Nehora in Hebrew?
Nehora is written נהורה in Hebrew (with vowel points: נְהוֹרָה). Other spellings: נהורא.
What is the gematria of Nehora?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נהורה adds up to 266 (Nun 50 + He 5 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + He 5).
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