Nigun: meaning of the Hebrew name
נִגּוּן
Pronounced nee-GOON
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Nigun
A nigun is a melody or tune, and in Hasidic tradition a wordless song of devotion and joy. Nigun is a new Israeli name for a boy.
Nigun in Hebrew
Nigun is written ניגון in Hebrew (with vowel points: נִגּוּן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- יYod
- גGimel
- וVav
- נNun
Gematria value: 119 (Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Gimel 3 + Vav 6 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningmelody
- Pronunciationnee-GOON
- Hebrewניגון
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Nigun 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 Nigun
What does the name Nigun mean?
A nigun is a melody or tune, and in Hasidic tradition a wordless song of devotion and joy. Nigun is a new Israeli name for a boy.
How do you pronounce Nigun?
Nigun is pronounced nee-GOON in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Nigun in Hebrew?
Nigun is written ניגון in Hebrew (with vowel points: נִגּוּן).
What is the gematria of Nigun?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ניגון adds up to 119 (Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Gimel 3 + Vav 6 + Nun 50).
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