Rif: meaning of the Hebrew name
רִיף
Pronounced REEF
- Unisex
- Modern Hebrew
- #70 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Rif
Rif means a coral reef in the heart of the sea. A young, fresh Israeli name that expresses freedom, nature and a love of the sea. Used for boys and girls.
Rif in Hebrew
Rif is written ריף in Hebrew (with vowel points: רִיף). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- יYod
- פPe
Gematria value: 290 (Resh 200 + Yod 10 + Pe 80)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningreef
- PronunciationREEF
- Hebrewריף
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Rif ranked #70 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (254 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #49, in 2022.
In 2024, Rif ranked #100 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (168 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #78, in 2021.
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (boys) | Babies | Rank (girls) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 70 | 254 | 100 | 168 |
| 2023 | 54 | 317 | 93 | 182 |
| 2022 | 49 | 370 | 88 | 209 |
| 2021 | 52 | 390 | 78 | 234 |
| 2020 | 52 | 363 | 80 | 206 |
| 2019 | 66 | 261 | 116 | 139 |
| 2018 | 111 | 169 | - | - |
| 2017 | 147 | 113 | - | - |
| 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 Rif
What does the name Rif mean?
Rif means a coral reef in the heart of the sea. A young, fresh Israeli name that expresses freedom, nature and a love of the sea. Used for boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Rif?
Rif is pronounced REEF in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Rif in Hebrew?
Rif is written ריף in Hebrew (with vowel points: רִיף).
How popular is the name Rif in Israel?
In 2024, Rif ranked #70 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (254 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #49, in 2022. In 2024, Rif ranked #100 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (168 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #78, in 2021. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Rif?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ריף adds up to 290 (Resh 200 + Yod 10 + Pe 80).
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