Nirit: meaning of the Hebrew name
נִירִית
Pronounced nee-REET
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
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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