Rea: meaning of the Hebrew name
רֵעַ
Pronounced REH-ah
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Rea
Rea means a close friend and soul companion. A short boy's name that expresses friendship and brotherhood.
Rea in Hebrew
Rea is written רע in Hebrew (with vowel points: רֵעַ). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- עAyin
Gematria value: 270 (Resh 200 + Ayin 70)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningfriend
- PronunciationREH-ah
- Hebrewרע
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Rea 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 Rea
What does the name Rea mean?
Rea means a close friend and soul companion. A short boy's name that expresses friendship and brotherhood.
How do you pronounce Rea?
Rea is pronounced REH-ah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Rea in Hebrew?
Rea is written רע in Hebrew (with vowel points: רֵעַ).
What is the gematria of Rea?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling רע adds up to 270 (Resh 200 + Ayin 70).
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