Rivi: meaning of the Hebrew name

רִיבִי

Pronounced REE-vee

Meaning of Rivi

Rivi is an Israeli pet form of Rivka (Rebecca), one of the four matriarchs. A short, warm name that carries the heritage of the original.

Rivi in Hebrew

Rivi is written ריבי in Hebrew (with vowel points: רִיבִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • רResh
  • יYod
  • בBet
  • יYod

Gematria value: 222 (Resh 200 + Yod 10 + Bet 2 + Yod 10)

About the name

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginModern Hebrew
  • Meaningnickname for Rivka
  • PronunciationREE-vee
  • Hebrewריבי
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Rivi 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 Rivi

What does the name Rivi mean?

Rivi is an Israeli pet form of Rivka (Rebecca), one of the four matriarchs. A short, warm name that carries the heritage of the original.

How do you pronounce Rivi?

Rivi is pronounced REE-vee in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Rivi in Hebrew?

Rivi is written ריבי in Hebrew (with vowel points: רִיבִי).

What is the gematria of Rivi?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ריבי adds up to 222 (Resh 200 + Yod 10 + Bet 2 + Yod 10).

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This name in Hebrew: ריבי