Segula: meaning of the Hebrew name
סְגוּלָה
Pronounced sgoo-LAH
Meaning of Segula
Segula means a precious and special treasure, as in the Torah's phrase "a treasured possession among all the peoples."
Now therefore, if ye will hearken unto My voice indeed, and keep My covenant, then ye shall be Mine own treasure from among all peoples; for all the earth is Mine;
וְעַתָּה אִם־שָׁמוֹעַ תִּשְׁמְעוּ בְּקֹלִי וּשְׁמַרְתֶּם אֶת־בְּרִיתִי וִהְיִיתֶם לִי סְגֻלָּה מִכָּל־הָעַמִּים כִּי־לִי כָּל־הָאָרֶץ׃
Segula in Hebrew
Segula is written סגולה in Hebrew (with vowel points: סְגוּלָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- סSamekh
- גGimel
- וVav
- לLamed
- הHe
Gematria value: 104 (Samekh 60 + Gimel 3 + Vav 6 + Lamed 30 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningtreasure
- Pronunciationsgoo-LAH
- Hebrewסגולה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Segula 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 Segula
What does the name Segula mean?
Segula means a precious and special treasure, as in the Torah's phrase "a treasured possession among all the peoples."
How do you pronounce Segula?
Segula is pronounced sgoo-LAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Segula in Hebrew?
Segula is written סגולה in Hebrew (with vowel points: סְגוּלָה).
Is Segula a biblical name?
Yes. Segula appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Exodus 19:5.
What is the gematria of Segula?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling סגולה adds up to 104 (Samekh 60 + Gimel 3 + Vav 6 + Lamed 30 + He 5).
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