Omri: meaning of the Hebrew name
עוֹמְרִי
Pronounced om-REE
Meaning of Omri
Omri is written עומרי or אומרי in Hebrew. These are spellings of the same name.
עומרי Boy, Biblical
Omri comes from omer, a sheaf of grain from the field. Omri was an army commander who became king of Israel and founded the city of Samaria.
אומרי Boy, Modern Hebrew
A modern Hebrew spelling of Omri, the name of the king of Israel who built the city of Samaria (Shomron). The name may come from omer, a sheaf of grain.
And the people that were encamped heard say: ‘Zimri hath conspired, and hath also smitten the king’; wherefore all Israel made Omri, the captain of the host, king over Israel that day in the camp.
וַיִּשְׁמַע הָעָם הַחֹנִים לֵאמֹר קָשַׁר זִמְרִי וְגַם הִכָּה אֶת־הַמֶּלֶךְ וַיַּמְלִכוּ כׇל־יִשְׂרָאֵל אֶת־עׇמְרִי שַׂר־צָבָא עַל־יִשְׂרָאֵל בַּיּוֹם הַהוּא בַּמַּחֲנֶה׃
Omri in Hebrew
Omri is written עומרי in Hebrew (with vowel points: עוֹמְרִי). Other spellings: אומרי, עמרי. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- וVav
- מMem
- רResh
- יYod
Gematria value: 326 (Ayin 70 + Vav 6 + Mem 40 + Resh 200 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningsheaf of grain
- Pronunciationom-REE
- Hebrewעומרי
- Syllables2
- Other spellingsאומרי, עמרי
Popularity in Israel
עומרי
In 2024, Omri (עומרי) ranked #99 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (171 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #33, in 2016.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 99 | 171 |
| 2023 | 100 | 166 |
| 2022 | 82 | 201 |
| 2021 | 70 | 251 |
| 2020 | 64 | 262 |
| 2019 | 60 | 307 |
| 2018 | 56 | 337 |
| 2017 | 54 | 363 |
| 2016 | 33 | 523 |
| 2015 | 56 | 353 |
| 2014 | 59 | 333 |
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 Omri
What does the name Omri mean?
Omri comes from omer, a sheaf of grain from the field. Omri was an army commander who became king of Israel and founded the city of Samaria.
How do you pronounce Omri?
Omri is pronounced om-REE in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Omri in Hebrew?
Omri is written עומרי in Hebrew (with vowel points: עוֹמְרִי). Other spellings: אומרי, עמרי.
Is Omri a biblical name?
Yes. Omri appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Kings 16:16 (spelled עומרי).
How popular is the name Omri in Israel?
In 2024, Omri (עומרי) ranked #99 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (171 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #33, in 2016. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Omri?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling עומרי adds up to 326 (Ayin 70 + Vav 6 + Mem 40 + Resh 200 + Yod 10).
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