Or: meaning of the Hebrew name
אוֹר
Pronounced OR
Meaning of Or
Or means light, a ray of brightness and warmth and one of the first things created in the world: "Let there be light." A short, radiant name for boys and girls.
And God said: ‘Let there be light.’ And there was light.
וַיֹּאמֶר אֱלֹהִים יְהִי אוֹר וַיְהִי־אוֹר׃
Or in Hebrew
Or is written אור in Hebrew (with vowel points: אוֹר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- וVav
- רResh
Gematria value: 207 (Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaninglight
- PronunciationOR
- Hebrewאור
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Or ranked #43 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (400 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #41, in 2014.
In 2024, Or ranked #83 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (204 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #46, in 2014.
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (boys) | Babies | Rank (girls) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43 | 400 | 83 | 204 |
| 2023 | 45 | 405 | 87 | 200 |
| 2022 | 47 | 398 | 91 | 198 |
| 2021 | 50 | 390 | 88 | 212 |
| 2020 | 49 | 388 | 75 | 233 |
| 2019 | 52 | 396 | 72 | 237 |
| 2018 | 47 | 444 | 71 | 270 |
| 2017 | 47 | 425 | 73 | 254 |
| 2016 | 43 | 462 | 69 | 279 |
| 2015 | 42 | 446 | 64 | 313 |
| 2014 | 41 | 445 | 46 | 382 |
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 Or
What does the name Or mean?
Or means light, a ray of brightness and warmth and one of the first things created in the world: "Let there be light." A short, radiant name for boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Or?
Or is pronounced OR in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Or in Hebrew?
Or is written אור in Hebrew (with vowel points: אוֹר).
Is Or a biblical name?
Yes. Or appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 1:3.
How popular is the name Or in Israel?
In 2024, Or ranked #43 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (400 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #41, in 2014. In 2024, Or ranked #83 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (204 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #46, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Or?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אור adds up to 207 (Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200).
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