Neri: meaning of the Hebrew name

נֵרִי

Pronounced NEH-ree

Meaning of Neri

Neri means "my candle," a small, warm light. A gentle Israeli name for boys and girls that expresses a personal glow.

Neri in Hebrew

Neri is written נרי in Hebrew (with vowel points: נֵרִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • נNun
  • רResh
  • יYod

Gematria value: 260 (Nun 50 + Resh 200 + Yod 10)

About the name

  • GenderUnisex
  • OriginHebrew
  • Meaningmy candle
  • PronunciationNEH-ree
  • Hebrewנרי
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Neri 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 Neri

What does the name Neri mean?

Neri means "my candle," a small, warm light. A gentle Israeli name for boys and girls that expresses a personal glow.

How do you pronounce Neri?

Neri is pronounced NEH-ree in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Neri in Hebrew?

Neri is written נרי in Hebrew (with vowel points: נֵרִי).

What is the gematria of Neri?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נרי adds up to 260 (Nun 50 + Resh 200 + Yod 10).

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This name in Hebrew: נרי