Raz: meaning of the Hebrew name
רָז
Pronounced RAHZ
- Unisex
- Hebrew
Meaning of Raz
Raz means a secret or mystery. The word appears in the Book of Daniel, and in Jewish mystical tradition raz is said to equal or, light, in gematria. Used for both boys and girls.
Raz in Hebrew
Raz is written רז in Hebrew (with vowel points: רָז). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- זZayin
Gematria value: 207 (Resh 200 + Zayin 7)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningsecret
- PronunciationRAHZ
- Hebrewרז
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
Raz last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2017, at #137 (122 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | 137 | 122 |
| 2016 | 139 | 122 |
| 2015 | 149 | 106 |
| 2014 | - | - |
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 Raz
What does the name Raz mean?
Raz means a secret or mystery. The word appears in the Book of Daniel, and in Jewish mystical tradition raz is said to equal or, light, in gematria. Used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Raz?
Raz is pronounced RAHZ in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Raz in Hebrew?
Raz is written רז in Hebrew (with vowel points: רָז).
How popular is the name Raz in Israel?
Raz last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2017, at #137 (122 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Raz?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling רז adds up to 207 (Resh 200 + Zayin 7).
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