Niri: meaning of the Hebrew name
נִירִי
Pronounced nee-REE
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Niri
Niri is a soft form of nir, a plowed field ready for sowing. It is an Israeli name that expresses renewal, hard work and growth.
Niri in Hebrew
Niri is written נירי in Hebrew (with vowel points: נִירִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- יYod
- רResh
- יYod
Gematria value: 270 (Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningplowed field
- Pronunciationnee-REE
- Hebrewנירי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Niri 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 Niri
What does the name Niri mean?
Niri is a soft form of nir, a plowed field ready for sowing. It is an Israeli name that expresses renewal, hard work and growth.
How do you pronounce Niri?
Niri is pronounced nee-REE in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Niri in Hebrew?
Niri is written נירי in Hebrew (with vowel points: נִירִי).
What is the gematria of Niri?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נירי adds up to 270 (Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + Yod 10).
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