Re'em: meaning of the Hebrew name
רְאֵם
Pronounced re-EM
- Boy
- Hebrew
- #65 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Re'em
A re'em is a mighty wild animal of the Bible, mentioned in Balaam's blessing: "He has as it were the strength of a re'em." A boy's name of power.
Re'em in Hebrew
Re'em is written ראם in Hebrew (with vowel points: רְאֵם). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- אAlef
- מMem
Gematria value: 241 (Resh 200 + Alef 1 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningwild ox
- Pronunciationre-EM
- Hebrewראם
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Re'em ranked #65 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (270 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 65 | 270 |
| 2023 | 81 | 207 |
| 2022 | 84 | 199 |
| 2021 | 88 | 205 |
| 2020 | 77 | 227 |
| 2019 | 80 | 220 |
| 2018 | 93 | 192 |
| 2017 | 94 | 202 |
| 2016 | 115 | 161 |
| 2015 | 143 | 116 |
| 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 Re'em
What does the name Re'em mean?
A re'em is a mighty wild animal of the Bible, mentioned in Balaam's blessing: "He has as it were the strength of a re'em." A boy's name of power.
How do you pronounce Re'em?
Re'em is pronounced re-EM in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Re'em in Hebrew?
Re'em is written ראם in Hebrew (with vowel points: רְאֵם).
How popular is the name Re'em in Israel?
In 2024, Re'em ranked #65 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (270 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Re'em?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ראם adds up to 241 (Resh 200 + Alef 1 + Mem 40).
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