Oren: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֹרֶן
Pronounced OH-ren
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Oren
An oren is a pine, an upright evergreen tree. The name stands for steadfastness, growth and the scent of the forest.
Oren in Hebrew
Oren is written אורן in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֹרֶן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- וVav
- רResh
- נNun
Gematria value: 257 (Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningpine tree
- PronunciationOH-ren
- Hebrewאורן
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Oren last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2016, at #148 (105 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #140, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | 148 | 105 |
| 2015 | - | - |
| 2014 | 140 | 116 |
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 Oren
What does the name Oren mean?
An oren is a pine, an upright evergreen tree. The name stands for steadfastness, growth and the scent of the forest.
How do you pronounce Oren?
Oren is pronounced OH-ren in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Oren in Hebrew?
Oren is written אורן in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֹרֶן).
How popular is the name Oren in Israel?
Oren last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2016, at #148 (105 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #140, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Oren?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אורן adds up to 257 (Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Nun 50).
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