Salit: meaning of the Hebrew name

סַלְעִית

Pronounced sal-EET

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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This name in Hebrew: סלעית