Romi: meaning of the Hebrew name
רוֹמִי
Pronounced RO-mee
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
- #36 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Romi
Romi comes from rom and romemut, height, elevation and reaching upward. A modern, soft Israeli name for girls.
Romi in Hebrew
Romi is written רומי in Hebrew (with vowel points: רוֹמִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- וVav
- מMem
- יYod
Gematria value: 256 (Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Mem 40 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningheight
- PronunciationRO-mee
- Hebrewרומי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Romi ranked #36 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (490 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #13, in 2015 and 2018.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36 | 490 |
| 2023 | 39 | 450 |
| 2022 | 34 | 491 |
| 2021 | 22 | 616 |
| 2020 | 23 | 606 |
| 2019 | 19 | 679 |
| 2018 | 13 | 793 |
| 2017 | 17 | 753 |
| 2016 | 16 | 742 |
| 2015 | 13 | 781 |
| 2014 | 18 | 715 |
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 Romi
What does the name Romi mean?
Romi comes from rom and romemut, height, elevation and reaching upward. A modern, soft Israeli name for girls.
How do you pronounce Romi?
Romi is pronounced RO-mee in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Romi in Hebrew?
Romi is written רומי in Hebrew (with vowel points: רוֹמִי).
How popular is the name Romi in Israel?
In 2024, Romi ranked #36 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (490 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #13, in 2015 and 2018. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Romi?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling רומי adds up to 256 (Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Mem 40 + Yod 10).
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