Reshef: meaning of the Hebrew name
רֶשֶׁף
Pronounced REH-shef
Meaning of Reshef
Reshef means a spark, an ember and a flame, as in the Song of Songs: "its flashes are flashes of fire." It is also the name of one of the descendants of Ephraim in the Book of Chronicles.
And Rephah was his son, and Resheph, and Telah his son, and Tahan his son;
וְרֶפַח בְּנוֹ וְרֶשֶׁף וְתֶלַח בְּנוֹ וְתַחַן בְּנוֹ׃
Reshef in Hebrew
Reshef is written רשף in Hebrew (with vowel points: רֶשֶׁף). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- שShin
- פPe
Gematria value: 580 (Resh 200 + Shin 300 + Pe 80)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningspark, flame
- PronunciationREH-shef
- Hebrewרשף
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Reshef 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 Reshef
What does the name Reshef mean?
Reshef means a spark, an ember and a flame, as in the Song of Songs: "its flashes are flashes of fire." It is also the name of one of the descendants of Ephraim in the Book of Chronicles.
How do you pronounce Reshef?
Reshef is pronounced REH-shef in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Reshef in Hebrew?
Reshef is written רשף in Hebrew (with vowel points: רֶשֶׁף).
Is Reshef a biblical name?
Yes. Reshef appears in the Hebrew Bible, in I Chronicles 7:25.
What is the gematria of Reshef?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling רשף adds up to 580 (Resh 200 + Shin 300 + Pe 80).
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