Nofech: meaning of the Hebrew name

נֹפֶךְ

Pronounced NO-fekh

Meaning of Nofech

A precious stone, one of the gems of the High Priest's breastplate, mentioned in the Book of Exodus. A unique name expressing preciousness and radiance.

Nofech in Hebrew

Nofech is written נופך in Hebrew (with vowel points: נֹפֶךְ). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • נNun
  • וVav
  • פPe
  • כKaf

Gematria value: 156 (Nun 50 + Vav 6 + Pe 80 + Kaf 20)

About the name

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginHebrew
  • Meaningprecious stone
  • PronunciationNO-fekh
  • Hebrewנופך
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Nofech 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 Nofech

What does the name Nofech mean?

A precious stone, one of the gems of the High Priest's breastplate, mentioned in the Book of Exodus. A unique name expressing preciousness and radiance.

How do you pronounce Nofech?

Nofech is pronounced NO-fekh in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Nofech in Hebrew?

Nofech is written נופך in Hebrew (with vowel points: נֹפֶךְ).

What is the gematria of Nofech?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נופך adds up to 156 (Nun 50 + Vav 6 + Pe 80 + Kaf 20).

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This name in Hebrew: נופך