Reshit: meaning of the Hebrew name
רֵאשִׁית
Pronounced reh-SHEET
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Reshit
Reshit means beginning and being first, from the word that opens the Torah: "In the beginning (Bereshit) God created." The name expresses renewal and primacy.
Reshit in Hebrew
Reshit is written ראשית in Hebrew (with vowel points: רֵאשִׁית). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- אAlef
- שShin
- יYod
- תTav
Gematria value: 911 (Resh 200 + Alef 1 + Shin 300 + Yod 10 + Tav 400)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningbeginning
- Pronunciationreh-SHEET
- Hebrewראשית
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Reshit 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 Reshit
What does the name Reshit mean?
Reshit means beginning and being first, from the word that opens the Torah: "In the beginning (Bereshit) God created." The name expresses renewal and primacy.
How do you pronounce Reshit?
Reshit is pronounced reh-SHEET in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Reshit in Hebrew?
Reshit is written ראשית in Hebrew (with vowel points: רֵאשִׁית).
What is the gematria of Reshit?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ראשית adds up to 911 (Resh 200 + Alef 1 + Shin 300 + Yod 10 + Tav 400).
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