Nirit: meaning of the Hebrew name

נִירִית

Pronounced nee-REET

Meaning of Nirit

Nirit comes from nir, a cultivated field. It is a name rooted in the Land of Israel, carrying the spirit of settlement and growth.

Nirit in Hebrew

Nirit is written נירית in Hebrew (with vowel points: נִירִית). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • נNun
  • יYod
  • רResh
  • יYod
  • תTav

Gematria value: 670 (Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + Tav 400)

About the name

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginModern Hebrew
  • Meaningplowed field
  • Pronunciationnee-REET
  • Hebrewנירית
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Nirit 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 Nirit

What does the name Nirit mean?

Nirit comes from nir, a cultivated field. It is a name rooted in the Land of Israel, carrying the spirit of settlement and growth.

How do you pronounce Nirit?

Nirit is pronounced nee-REET in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Nirit in Hebrew?

Nirit is written נירית in Hebrew (with vowel points: נִירִית).

What is the gematria of Nirit?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נירית adds up to 670 (Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + Tav 400).

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This name in Hebrew: נירית