Salit: meaning of the Hebrew name
סַלְעִית
Pronounced sal-EET
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Salit
Salit is a small songbird that lives among the rocks. Its name comes from sela, rock, a symbol of firmness and stability.
Salit in Hebrew
Salit is written סלעית in Hebrew (with vowel points: סַלְעִית). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- סSamekh
- לLamed
- עAyin
- יYod
- תTav
Gematria value: 570 (Samekh 60 + Lamed 30 + Ayin 70 + Yod 10 + Tav 400)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningrock-dwelling songbird
- Pronunciationsal-EET
- Hebrewסלעית
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Salit 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 Salit
What does the name Salit mean?
Salit is a small songbird that lives among the rocks. Its name comes from sela, rock, a symbol of firmness and stability.
How do you pronounce Salit?
Salit is pronounced sal-EET in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Salit in Hebrew?
Salit is written סלעית in Hebrew (with vowel points: סַלְעִית).
What is the gematria of Salit?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling סלעית adds up to 570 (Samekh 60 + Lamed 30 + Ayin 70 + Yod 10 + Tav 400).
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