Pele: meaning of the Hebrew name
פֶּלֶא
Pronounced PEH-leh
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Pele
Pele means a miracle and a sense of wonder. It comes from the verse in Isaiah, "and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor," and expresses the wonder of life.
Pele in Hebrew
Pele is written פלא in Hebrew (with vowel points: פֶּלֶא). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- פPe
- לLamed
- אAlef
Gematria value: 111 (Pe 80 + Lamed 30 + Alef 1)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningwonder
- PronunciationPEH-leh
- Hebrewפלא
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Pele 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 Pele
What does the name Pele mean?
Pele means a miracle and a sense of wonder. It comes from the verse in Isaiah, "and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor," and expresses the wonder of life.
How do you pronounce Pele?
Pele is pronounced PEH-leh in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Pele in Hebrew?
Pele is written פלא in Hebrew (with vowel points: פֶּלֶא).
What is the gematria of Pele?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling פלא adds up to 111 (Pe 80 + Lamed 30 + Alef 1).
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This name in Hebrew: פלא
