Nimrod: meaning of the Hebrew name
נִמְרוֹד
Pronounced neem-ROD
Meaning of Nimrod
Nimrod was "a mighty hunter before the Lord," an ancient king mentioned in Genesis. The name expresses strength and independence.
And Cush begot Nimrod; he began to be a mighty one in the earth.
וְכוּשׁ יָלַד אֶת־נִמְרֹד הוּא הֵחֵל לִהְיוֹת גִּבֹּר בָּאָרֶץ׃
Nimrod in Hebrew
Nimrod is written נמרוד in Hebrew (with vowel points: נִמְרוֹד). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- מMem
- רResh
- וVav
- דDalet
Gematria value: 300 (Nun 50 + Mem 40 + Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Dalet 4)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningmighty hunter
- Pronunciationneem-ROD
- Hebrewנמרוד
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Nimrod 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 Nimrod
What does the name Nimrod mean?
Nimrod was "a mighty hunter before the Lord," an ancient king mentioned in Genesis. The name expresses strength and independence.
How do you pronounce Nimrod?
Nimrod is pronounced neem-ROD in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Nimrod in Hebrew?
Nimrod is written נמרוד in Hebrew (with vowel points: נִמְרוֹד).
Is Nimrod a biblical name?
Yes. Nimrod appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 10:8.
What is the gematria of Nimrod?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נמרוד adds up to 300 (Nun 50 + Mem 40 + Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Dalet 4).
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