Neta: meaning of the Hebrew name
נֶטַע
Pronounced NEH-tah
Meaning of Neta
Neta is a young sapling, a plant that has just been planted, as in Isaiah's phrase "the plant of His delight". A name for boys and girls.
For the vineyard of the LORD of hosts is the house of Israel, And the men of Judah the plant of His delight; And He looked for justice, but behold violence; For righteousness, but behold a cry.
כִּי כֶרֶם יְהֹוָה צְבָאוֹת בֵּית יִשְׂרָאֵל וְאִישׁ יְהוּדָה נְטַע שַׁעֲשׁוּעָיו וַיְקַו לְמִשְׁפָּט וְהִנֵּה מִשְׂפָּח לִצְדָקָה וְהִנֵּה צְעָקָה׃
Neta in Hebrew
Neta is written נטע in Hebrew (with vowel points: נֶטַע). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- טTet
- עAyin
Gematria value: 129 (Nun 50 + Tet 9 + Ayin 70)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningsapling
- PronunciationNEH-tah
- Hebrewנטע
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Neta ranked #62 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (288 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #41, in 2016.
In 2024, Neta ranked #63 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (276 babies).
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (girls) | Babies | Rank (boys) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 62 | 288 | 63 | 276 |
| 2023 | 77 | 237 | 82 | 206 |
| 2022 | 82 | 214 | 88 | 189 |
| 2021 | 66 | 279 | 95 | 191 |
| 2020 | 66 | 272 | 145 | 106 |
| 2019 | 66 | 287 | 137 | 126 |
| 2018 | 61 | 332 | - | - |
| 2017 | 43 | 415 | - | - |
| 2016 | 41 | 440 | - | - |
| 2015 | 56 | 354 | - | - |
| 2014 | 45 | 386 | - | - |
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 Neta
What does the name Neta mean?
Neta is a young sapling, a plant that has just been planted, as in Isaiah's phrase "the plant of His delight". A name for boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Neta?
Neta is pronounced NEH-tah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Neta in Hebrew?
Neta is written נטע in Hebrew (with vowel points: נֶטַע).
Is Neta a biblical name?
Yes. Neta appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Isaiah 5:7.
How popular is the name Neta in Israel?
In 2024, Neta ranked #62 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (288 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #41, in 2016. In 2024, Neta ranked #63 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (276 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Neta?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נטע adds up to 129 (Nun 50 + Tet 9 + Ayin 70).
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