Rona: meaning of the Hebrew name
רוֹנָה
Pronounced RO-na
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
- #134 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Rona
Rona is a feminine form of Ron, meaning joy and song, from rina, joyful singing. A bright, happy name for a girl.
Rona in Hebrew
Rona is written רונה in Hebrew (with vowel points: רוֹנָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- וVav
- נNun
- הHe
Gematria value: 261 (Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Nun 50 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningjoy, song
- PronunciationRO-na
- Hebrewרונה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Rona ranked #134 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (107 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #107, in 2016.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 134 | 107 |
| 2023 | 129 | 118 |
| 2022 | 124 | 132 |
| 2021 | 122 | 138 |
| 2020 | 133 | 120 |
| 2019 | 117 | 137 |
| 2018 | 123 | 126 |
| 2017 | 114 | 140 |
| 2016 | 107 | 147 |
| 2015 | 116 | 132 |
| 2014 | 120 | 113 |
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 Rona
What does the name Rona mean?
Rona is a feminine form of Ron, meaning joy and song, from rina, joyful singing. A bright, happy name for a girl.
How do you pronounce Rona?
Rona is pronounced RO-na in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Rona in Hebrew?
Rona is written רונה in Hebrew (with vowel points: רוֹנָה).
How popular is the name Rona in Israel?
In 2024, Rona ranked #134 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (107 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #107, in 2016. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Rona?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling רונה adds up to 261 (Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Nun 50 + He 5).
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