Oriya: meaning of the Hebrew name

אוֹרִיָּה

Pronounced oh-ree-YAH

Meaning of Oriya

Oriya combines or, light, with Ya, a form of God's name, giving the meaning light of God. A bright, spiritual name for a girl.

Oriya in Hebrew

Oriya is written אורייה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אוֹרִיָּה). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • אAlef
  • וVav
  • רResh
  • יYod
  • יYod
  • הHe

Gematria value: 232 (Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + Yod 10 + He 5)

About the name

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginModern Hebrew
  • Meaninglight of God
  • Pronunciationoh-ree-YAH
  • Hebrewאורייה
  • Syllables3

Popularity in Israel

Oriya 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 Oriya

What does the name Oriya mean?

Oriya combines or, light, with Ya, a form of God's name, giving the meaning light of God. A bright, spiritual name for a girl.

How do you pronounce Oriya?

Oriya is pronounced oh-ree-YAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Oriya in Hebrew?

Oriya is written אורייה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אוֹרִיָּה).

What is the gematria of Oriya?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אורייה adds up to 232 (Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + Yod 10 + He 5).

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This name in Hebrew: אורייה