Pesach: meaning of the Hebrew name
פֶּסַח
Pronounced PEH-sakh
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Pesach
Pesach is named for Passover, the festival of freedom and spring. A traditional name usually given to boys born around the holiday.
Pesach in Hebrew
Pesach is written פסח in Hebrew (with vowel points: פֶּסַח). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- פPe
- סSamekh
- חHet
Gematria value: 148 (Pe 80 + Samekh 60 + Het 8)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningpassover
- PronunciationPEH-sakh
- Hebrewפסח
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Pesach 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 Pesach
What does the name Pesach mean?
Pesach is named for Passover, the festival of freedom and spring. A traditional name usually given to boys born around the holiday.
How do you pronounce Pesach?
Pesach is pronounced PEH-sakh in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Pesach in Hebrew?
Pesach is written פסח in Hebrew (with vowel points: פֶּסַח).
What is the gematria of Pesach?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling פסח adds up to 148 (Pe 80 + Samekh 60 + Het 8).
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