Rabin: meaning of the Hebrew name

רַבִּין

Pronounced rah-BEEN

Meaning of Rabin

Rabin is a Jewish surname that comes from the word rav, a wise man and teacher. It is given as a first name mainly in memory of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and his legacy of peace.

Rabin in Hebrew

Rabin is written רבין in Hebrew (with vowel points: רַבִּין). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • רResh
  • בBet
  • יYod
  • נNun

Gematria value: 262 (Resh 200 + Bet 2 + Yod 10 + Nun 50)

About the name

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginModern Hebrew
  • Meaningteacher, sage
  • Pronunciationrah-BEEN
  • Hebrewרבין
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Rabin 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 Rabin

What does the name Rabin mean?

Rabin is a Jewish surname that comes from the word rav, a wise man and teacher. It is given as a first name mainly in memory of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and his legacy of peace.

How do you pronounce Rabin?

Rabin is pronounced rah-BEEN in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Rabin in Hebrew?

Rabin is written רבין in Hebrew (with vowel points: רַבִּין).

What is the gematria of Rabin?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling רבין adds up to 262 (Resh 200 + Bet 2 + Yod 10 + Nun 50).

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This name in Hebrew: רבין