Nehorai: meaning of the Hebrew name
נְהוֹרַאי
Pronounced neh-ho-RIGH
- Boy
- Aramaic
- #56 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Nehorai
Nehorai means light in Aramaic, from the word nehora. It was the name of Rabbi Nehorai, one of the sages of the Mishnah, and the name expresses illumination and wisdom.
Nehorai in Hebrew
Nehorai is written נהוראי in Hebrew (with vowel points: נְהוֹרַאי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- הHe
- וVav
- רResh
- אAlef
- יYod
Gematria value: 272 (Nun 50 + He 5 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Alef 1 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginAramaic
- Meaninglight
- Pronunciationneh-ho-RIGH
- Hebrewנהוראי
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Nehorai ranked #56 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (309 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #29, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56 | 309 |
| 2023 | 50 | 342 |
| 2022 | 57 | 316 |
| 2021 | 55 | 373 |
| 2020 | 54 | 340 |
| 2019 | 50 | 403 |
| 2018 | 44 | 467 |
| 2017 | 41 | 460 |
| 2016 | 39 | 489 |
| 2015 | 36 | 507 |
| 2014 | 29 | 581 |
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 Nehorai
What does the name Nehorai mean?
Nehorai means light in Aramaic, from the word nehora. It was the name of Rabbi Nehorai, one of the sages of the Mishnah, and the name expresses illumination and wisdom.
How do you pronounce Nehorai?
Nehorai is pronounced neh-ho-RIGH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Nehorai in Hebrew?
Nehorai is written נהוראי in Hebrew (with vowel points: נְהוֹרַאי).
How popular is the name Nehorai in Israel?
In 2024, Nehorai ranked #56 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (309 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #29, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Nehorai?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נהוראי adds up to 272 (Nun 50 + He 5 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Alef 1 + Yod 10).
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