Orel: meaning of the Hebrew name
אוֹרְאֵל
Pronounced or-EL
- Unisex
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Orel
Orel is written אוראל or אור אל in Hebrew. These are spellings of the same name.
אוראל Unisex, Modern Hebrew
Orel combines or, light, with el, God: the light of God. A modern Israeli name used for both boys and girls.
אור אל Unisex, Modern Hebrew
Orel means the light of God, an Israeli combination of or, light, and El, God, that links light with faith. It is given to both boys and girls.
Orel in Hebrew
Orel is written אוראל in Hebrew (with vowel points: אוֹרְאֵל). Other spellings: אור אל. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- וVav
- רResh
- אAlef
- לLamed
Gematria value: 238 (Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaninglight of God
- Pronunciationor-EL
- Hebrewאוראל
- Syllables2
- Other spellingsאור אל
Popularity in Israel
אוראל
Orel (אוראל) last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2021, at #140 (115 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #99, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | 140 | 115 |
| 2020 | 144 | 108 |
| 2019 | 131 | 129 |
| 2018 | 127 | 134 |
| 2017 | 105 | 177 |
| 2016 | 114 | 165 |
| 2015 | 100 | 186 |
| 2014 | 99 | 174 |
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 Orel
What does the name Orel mean?
Orel combines or, light, with el, God: the light of God. A modern Israeli name used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Orel?
Orel is pronounced or-EL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Orel in Hebrew?
Orel is written אוראל in Hebrew (with vowel points: אוֹרְאֵל). Other spellings: אור אל.
How popular is the name Orel in Israel?
Orel (אוראל) last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2021, at #140 (115 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #99, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Orel?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אוראל adds up to 238 (Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30).
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