Rotem: meaning of the Hebrew name
רוֹתֶם
Pronounced RO-tem
- Unisex
- Hebrew
- #134 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Rotem
Rotem is the white broom, a hardy desert shrub with delicate white blossoms that is part of the landscape of the Negev and the Arava.
Rotem in Hebrew
Rotem is written רותם in Hebrew (with vowel points: רוֹתֶם). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- וVav
- תTav
- מMem
Gematria value: 646 (Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Tav 400 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningwhite broom
- PronunciationRO-tem
- Hebrewרותם
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Rotem ranked #134 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (114 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #119, in 2015.
Rotem last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2021, at #145 (101 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #81, in 2014.
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (boys) | Babies | Rank (girls) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 134 | 114 | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - | - | - |
| 2021 | 138 | 119 | 145 | 101 |
| 2020 | 136 | 117 | 138 | 108 |
| 2019 | 138 | 123 | 129 | 116 |
| 2018 | 141 | 121 | 116 | 146 |
| 2017 | 133 | 126 | 104 | 168 |
| 2016 | 128 | 139 | 86 | 207 |
| 2015 | 119 | 143 | 102 | 164 |
| 2014 | 125 | 142 | 81 | 233 |
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 Rotem
What does the name Rotem mean?
Rotem is the white broom, a hardy desert shrub with delicate white blossoms that is part of the landscape of the Negev and the Arava.
How do you pronounce Rotem?
Rotem is pronounced RO-tem in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Rotem in Hebrew?
Rotem is written רותם in Hebrew (with vowel points: רוֹתֶם).
How popular is the name Rotem in Israel?
In 2024, Rotem ranked #134 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (114 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #119, in 2015. Rotem last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2021, at #145 (101 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #81, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Rotem?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling רותם adds up to 646 (Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Tav 400 + Mem 40).
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