Roni: meaning of the Hebrew name
רוֹנִי
Pronounced RO-nee
- Unisex
- Hebrew
- #32 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Roni
Roni comes from ron and rina, song and joy, as in the call "Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion." A jubilant name for boys and girls.
Roni in Hebrew
Roni is written רוני in Hebrew (with vowel points: רוֹנִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- וVav
- נNun
- יYod
Gematria value: 266 (Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Nun 50 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningjoyful song
- PronunciationRO-nee
- Hebrewרוני
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Roni ranked #32 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (522 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #12, in 2015.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32 | 522 |
| 2023 | 35 | 495 |
| 2022 | 29 | 530 |
| 2021 | 25 | 607 |
| 2020 | 20 | 648 |
| 2019 | 18 | 681 |
| 2018 | 21 | 700 |
| 2017 | 19 | 718 |
| 2016 | 15 | 749 |
| 2015 | 12 | 838 |
| 2014 | 20 | 685 |
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 Roni
What does the name Roni mean?
Roni comes from ron and rina, song and joy, as in the call "Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion." A jubilant name for boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Roni?
Roni is pronounced RO-nee in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Roni in Hebrew?
Roni is written רוני in Hebrew (with vowel points: רוֹנִי).
How popular is the name Roni in Israel?
In 2024, Roni ranked #32 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (522 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #12, in 2015. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Roni?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling רוני adds up to 266 (Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Nun 50 + Yod 10).
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