Rabin: meaning of the Hebrew name
רַבִּין
Pronounced rah-BEEN
- Boy
- Modern Hebrew
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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