Sefi: meaning of the Hebrew name

ספי

Pronounced SEH-fee

Meaning of Sefi

Sefi is an Israeli nickname for Yosef (Joseph) that became a name standing on its own. A short and friendly name for a boy.

Sefi in Hebrew

Sefi is written ספי in Hebrew. Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • סSamekh
  • פPe
  • יYod

Gematria value: 150 (Samekh 60 + Pe 80 + Yod 10)

About the name

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginModern Hebrew
  • Meaningnickname for Yosef
  • PronunciationSEH-fee
  • Hebrewספי
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Sefi 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 Sefi

What does the name Sefi mean?

Sefi is an Israeli nickname for Yosef (Joseph) that became a name standing on its own. A short and friendly name for a boy.

How do you pronounce Sefi?

Sefi is pronounced SEH-fee in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Sefi in Hebrew?

Sefi is written ספי in Hebrew.

What is the gematria of Sefi?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ספי adds up to 150 (Samekh 60 + Pe 80 + Yod 10).

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This name in Hebrew: ספי