Peretz: meaning of the Hebrew name
פֶּרֶץ
Pronounced PEH-rets
Meaning of Peretz
Peretz means breaking through and overcoming obstacles. He was the son of Judah and Tamar, and the father of the line from which King David descended.
And it came to pass, as he drew back his hand, that, behold his brother came out; and she said: ‘Wherefore hast thou made a breach for thyself?’ Therefore his name was called Perez.
וַיְהִי ׀ כְּמֵשִׁיב יָדוֹ וְהִנֵּה יָצָא אָחִיו וַתֹּאמֶר מַה־פָּרַצְתָּ עָלֶיךָ פָּרֶץ וַיִּקְרָא שְׁמוֹ פָּרֶץ׃
Peretz in Hebrew
Peretz is written פרץ in Hebrew (with vowel points: פֶּרֶץ). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- פPe
- רResh
- צTsadi
Gematria value: 370 (Pe 80 + Resh 200 + Tsadi 90)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningbreakthrough
- PronunciationPEH-rets
- Hebrewפרץ
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Peretz 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 Peretz
What does the name Peretz mean?
Peretz means breaking through and overcoming obstacles. He was the son of Judah and Tamar, and the father of the line from which King David descended.
How do you pronounce Peretz?
Peretz is pronounced PEH-rets in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Peretz in Hebrew?
Peretz is written פרץ in Hebrew (with vowel points: פֶּרֶץ).
Is Peretz a biblical name?
Yes. Peretz appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 38:29.
What is the gematria of Peretz?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling פרץ adds up to 370 (Pe 80 + Resh 200 + Tsadi 90).
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