Orit: meaning of the Hebrew name
אוֹרִית
Pronounced o-REET
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Orit
From or, light, Orit suggests a small ray of radiance and warmth. A bright, gentle girl's name built on light.
Orit in Hebrew
Orit is written אורית in Hebrew (with vowel points: אוֹרִית). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- וVav
- רResh
- יYod
- תTav
Gematria value: 617 (Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + Tav 400)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaninglight
- Pronunciationo-REET
- Hebrewאורית
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Orit 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 Orit
What does the name Orit mean?
From or, light, Orit suggests a small ray of radiance and warmth. A bright, gentle girl's name built on light.
How do you pronounce Orit?
Orit is pronounced o-REET in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Orit in Hebrew?
Orit is written אורית in Hebrew (with vowel points: אוֹרִית).
What is the gematria of Orit?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אורית adds up to 617 (Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + Tav 400).
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