Re'i: meaning of the Hebrew name
רֵעִי
Pronounced re-EE
Meaning of Re'i
From re'a, a close and loyal friend. In the Book of Kings, Re'i is listed among the trusted men of King David.
But Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and Nathan the prophet, and Shimei, and Rei, and the mighty men that belonged to David, were not with Adonijah.
וְצָדוֹק הַכֹּהֵן וּבְנָיָהוּ בֶן־יְהוֹיָדָע וְנָתָן הַנָּבִיא וְשִׁמְעִי וְרֵעִי וְהַגִּבּוֹרִים אֲשֶׁר לְדָוִד לֹא הָיוּ עִם־אֲדֹנִיָּהוּ׃
Re'i in Hebrew
Re'i is written רעי in Hebrew (with vowel points: רֵעִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- עAyin
- יYod
Gematria value: 280 (Resh 200 + Ayin 70 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningmy friend
- Pronunciationre-EE
- Hebrewרעי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Re'i ranked #138 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (110 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 138 | 110 |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - |
| 2015 | - | - |
| 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'i
What does the name Re'i mean?
From re'a, a close and loyal friend. In the Book of Kings, Re'i is listed among the trusted men of King David.
How do you pronounce Re'i?
Re'i is pronounced re-EE in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Re'i in Hebrew?
Re'i is written רעי in Hebrew (with vowel points: רֵעִי).
Is Re'i a biblical name?
Yes. Re'i appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Kings 1:8.
How popular is the name Re'i in Israel?
In 2024, Re'i ranked #138 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (110 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Re'i?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling רעי adds up to 280 (Resh 200 + Ayin 70 + Yod 10).
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