Oran: meaning of the Hebrew name

אוראן

Pronounced oh-RAN

Meaning of Oran

Oran is a modern boy's name derived from the Hebrew word or, light. It expresses brightness and radiance.

Oran in Hebrew

Oran is written אוראן in Hebrew. Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • אAlef
  • וVav
  • רResh
  • אAlef
  • נNun

Gematria value: 258 (Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Alef 1 + Nun 50)

About the name

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginModern Hebrew
  • Meaninglight
  • Pronunciationoh-RAN
  • Hebrewאוראן
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Oran 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 Oran

What does the name Oran mean?

Oran is a modern boy's name derived from the Hebrew word or, light. It expresses brightness and radiance.

How do you pronounce Oran?

Oran is pronounced oh-RAN in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Oran in Hebrew?

Oran is written אוראן in Hebrew.

What is the gematria of Oran?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אוראן adds up to 258 (Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Alef 1 + Nun 50).

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This name in Hebrew: אוראן