Rakefet: meaning of the Hebrew name
רַקֶּפֶת
Pronounced ra-KEH-fet
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Rakefet
Rakefet is the cyclamen, a pinkish-purple wildflower that blooms in winter in the shade of rocks. It is a much-loved Israeli nature name.
Rakefet in Hebrew
Rakefet is written רקפת in Hebrew (with vowel points: רַקֶּפֶת). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- קQof
- פPe
- תTav
Gematria value: 780 (Resh 200 + Qof 100 + Pe 80 + Tav 400)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningcyclamen
- Pronunciationra-KEH-fet
- Hebrewרקפת
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Rakefet 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 Rakefet
What does the name Rakefet mean?
Rakefet is the cyclamen, a pinkish-purple wildflower that blooms in winter in the shade of rocks. It is a much-loved Israeli nature name.
How do you pronounce Rakefet?
Rakefet is pronounced ra-KEH-fet in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Rakefet in Hebrew?
Rakefet is written רקפת in Hebrew (with vowel points: רַקֶּפֶת).
What is the gematria of Rakefet?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling רקפת adds up to 780 (Resh 200 + Qof 100 + Pe 80 + Tav 400).
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