Ofri: meaning of the Hebrew name
עָפְרִי
Pronounced OF-ree
- Unisex
- Modern Hebrew
- #85 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Ofri
Ofri is written עופרי or אופרי in Hebrew. These are spellings of the same name.
עופרי Unisex, Modern Hebrew
Ofri comes from ofer, a young and gentle deer, as in the Song of Songs: "like a young stag." An Israeli name that expresses gentleness and agility, for boys and girls.
אופרי Unisex, Modern Hebrew
Ofri comes from ofer, a young deer or fawn. It conveys gentleness and grace and echoes the imagery of the Song of Songs. Used for both boys and girls.
Ofri in Hebrew
Ofri is written עופרי in Hebrew (with vowel points: עָפְרִי). Other spellings: אופרי. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- וVav
- פPe
- רResh
- יYod
Gematria value: 366 (Ayin 70 + Vav 6 + Pe 80 + Resh 200 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningyoung deer
- PronunciationOF-ree
- Hebrewעופרי
- Syllables2
- Other spellingsאופרי
Popularity in Israel
עופרי
In 2024, Ofri (עופרי) ranked #85 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (203 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #46, in 2015.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 85 | 203 |
| 2023 | 79 | 234 |
| 2022 | 73 | 247 |
| 2021 | 58 | 332 |
| 2020 | 61 | 299 |
| 2019 | 49 | 396 |
| 2018 | 51 | 380 |
| 2017 | 51 | 383 |
| 2016 | 56 | 359 |
| 2015 | 46 | 384 |
| 2014 | 53 | 358 |
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 Ofri
What does the name Ofri mean?
Ofri comes from ofer, a young and gentle deer, as in the Song of Songs: "like a young stag." An Israeli name that expresses gentleness and agility, for boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Ofri?
Ofri is pronounced OF-ree in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Ofri in Hebrew?
Ofri is written עופרי in Hebrew (with vowel points: עָפְרִי). Other spellings: אופרי.
How popular is the name Ofri in Israel?
In 2024, Ofri (עופרי) ranked #85 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (203 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #46, in 2015. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Ofri?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling עופרי adds up to 366 (Ayin 70 + Vav 6 + Pe 80 + Resh 200 + Yod 10).
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