Shachak: meaning of the Hebrew name
שַׁחַק
Pronounced SHAH-khak
Meaning of Shachak
Shachak means the sky and the heights above. In biblical language the heavens are called shechakim, the plural of this word.
There is none like unto God, O Jeshurun, Who rideth upon the heaven as thy help, And in His excellency on the skies.
אֵין כָּאֵל יְשֻׁרוּן רֹכֵב שָׁמַיִם בְּעֶזְרֶךָ וּבְגַאֲוָתוֹ שְׁחָקִים׃
Shachak in Hebrew
Shachak is written שחק in Hebrew (with vowel points: שַׁחַק). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- חHet
- קQof
Gematria value: 408 (Shin 300 + Het 8 + Qof 100)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningsky
- PronunciationSHAH-khak
- Hebrewשחק
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Shachak 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 Shachak
What does the name Shachak mean?
Shachak means the sky and the heights above. In biblical language the heavens are called shechakim, the plural of this word.
How do you pronounce Shachak?
Shachak is pronounced SHAH-khak in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shachak in Hebrew?
Shachak is written שחק in Hebrew (with vowel points: שַׁחַק).
Is Shachak a biblical name?
Yes. Shachak appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Deuteronomy 33:26.
What is the gematria of Shachak?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שחק adds up to 408 (Shin 300 + Het 8 + Qof 100).
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