Nir: meaning of the Hebrew name
נִיר
Pronounced NEER
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Nir
A nir is a plowed field, ready for sowing, as in "break up your fallow ground." A classic Israeli name that expresses a connection to the land and to renewal.
Nir in Hebrew
Nir is written ניר in Hebrew (with vowel points: נִיר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- יYod
- רResh
Gematria value: 260 (Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningplowed field
- PronunciationNEER
- Hebrewניר
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
Nir 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 Nir
What does the name Nir mean?
A nir is a plowed field, ready for sowing, as in "break up your fallow ground." A classic Israeli name that expresses a connection to the land and to renewal.
How do you pronounce Nir?
Nir is pronounced NEER in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Nir in Hebrew?
Nir is written ניר in Hebrew (with vowel points: נִיר).
What is the gematria of Nir?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ניר adds up to 260 (Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Resh 200).
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This name in Hebrew: ניר
