Ruchama: meaning of the Hebrew name
רוּחָמָה
Pronounced roo-khah-MAH
Meaning of Ruchama
Ruchama is one who is loved and receives compassion. The name comes from Hosea's prophecy of consolation: "Say to your brothers, My people, and to your sisters, Ruhamah."
Say ye unto your brethren: ‘Ammi’; and to your sisters, ‘Ruhamah.’
אִמְרוּ לַאֲחֵיכֶם עַמִּי וְלַאֲחוֹתֵיכֶם רֻחָמָה׃
Ruchama in Hebrew
Ruchama is written רוחמה in Hebrew (with vowel points: רוּחָמָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- וVav
- חHet
- מMem
- הHe
Gematria value: 259 (Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Het 8 + Mem 40 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningshown compassion
- Pronunciationroo-khah-MAH
- Hebrewרוחמה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Ruchama 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 Ruchama
What does the name Ruchama mean?
Ruchama is one who is loved and receives compassion. The name comes from Hosea's prophecy of consolation: "Say to your brothers, My people, and to your sisters, Ruhamah."
How do you pronounce Ruchama?
Ruchama is pronounced roo-khah-MAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Ruchama in Hebrew?
Ruchama is written רוחמה in Hebrew (with vowel points: רוּחָמָה).
Is Ruchama a biblical name?
Yes. Ruchama appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Hosea 2:3.
What is the gematria of Ruchama?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling רוחמה adds up to 259 (Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Het 8 + Mem 40 + He 5).
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