Nof: meaning of the Hebrew name
נוֹף
Pronounced NOF
Meaning of Nof
Nof means a view or landscape, a wide and open sweep of nature. The word appears in the verse praising Jerusalem: "beautiful in elevation (yefe nof), the joy of the whole earth."
Fair in situation, the joy of the whole earth; Even mount Zion, the uttermost parts of the north, The city of the great King.
יְפֵה נוֹף מְשׂוֹשׂ כׇּל־הָאָרֶץ הַר־צִיּוֹן יַרְכְּתֵי צָפוֹן קִרְיַת מֶלֶךְ רָב׃
Nof in Hebrew
Nof is written נוף in Hebrew (with vowel points: נוֹף). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- וVav
- פPe
Gematria value: 136 (Nun 50 + Vav 6 + Pe 80)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
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- PronunciationNOF
- Hebrewנוף
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
Nof 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 Nof
What does the name Nof mean?
Nof means a view or landscape, a wide and open sweep of nature. The word appears in the verse praising Jerusalem: "beautiful in elevation (yefe nof), the joy of the whole earth."
How do you pronounce Nof?
Nof is pronounced NOF in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Nof in Hebrew?
Nof is written נוף in Hebrew (with vowel points: נוֹף).
Is Nof a biblical name?
Yes. Nof appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Psalms 48:3.
What is the gematria of Nof?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נוף adds up to 136 (Nun 50 + Vav 6 + Pe 80).
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