Orin: meaning of the Hebrew name
אוֹרִין
Pronounced o-REEN
- Unisex
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Orin
Orin is a modern name from or, light. It also recalls the Aramaic word oryan, Torah and learning, as in the phrase bar oryan, a learned person. Used for both boys and girls.
Orin in Hebrew
Orin is written אורין in Hebrew (with vowel points: אוֹרִין). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- וVav
- רResh
- יYod
- נNun
Gematria value: 267 (Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaninglight
- Pronunciationo-REEN
- Hebrewאורין
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Orin last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2021, at #141 (113 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #88, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | 141 | 113 |
| 2020 | 135 | 116 |
| 2019 | 113 | 142 |
| 2018 | 113 | 147 |
| 2017 | 101 | 170 |
| 2016 | 103 | 164 |
| 2015 | 92 | 194 |
| 2014 | 88 | 200 |
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 Orin
What does the name Orin mean?
Orin is a modern name from or, light. It also recalls the Aramaic word oryan, Torah and learning, as in the phrase bar oryan, a learned person. Used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Orin?
Orin is pronounced o-REEN in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Orin in Hebrew?
Orin is written אורין in Hebrew (with vowel points: אוֹרִין).
How popular is the name Orin in Israel?
Orin last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2021, at #141 (113 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #88, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Orin?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אורין adds up to 267 (Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + Nun 50).
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