Neri: meaning of the Hebrew name
נֵרִי
Pronounced NEH-ree
- Unisex
- Hebrew
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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