Oriya: meaning of the Hebrew name
אוֹרִיָּה
Pronounced oh-ree-YAH
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
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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