Roeh: meaning of the Hebrew name
רוֹעֶה
Pronounced ro-EH
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Roeh
Roeh means a shepherd, a biblical image of leadership and care, as in the verse "the Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want". The name conveys responsibility and tenderness.
Roeh in Hebrew
Roeh is written רועה in Hebrew (with vowel points: רוֹעֶה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- וVav
- עAyin
- הHe
Gematria value: 281 (Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Ayin 70 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningshepherd
- Pronunciationro-EH
- Hebrewרועה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Roeh 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 Roeh
What does the name Roeh mean?
Roeh means a shepherd, a biblical image of leadership and care, as in the verse "the Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want". The name conveys responsibility and tenderness.
How do you pronounce Roeh?
Roeh is pronounced ro-EH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Roeh in Hebrew?
Roeh is written רועה in Hebrew (with vowel points: רוֹעֶה).
What is the gematria of Roeh?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling רועה adds up to 281 (Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Ayin 70 + He 5).
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