Shai-Ya: meaning of the Hebrew name
שַׁי-יָה
Pronounced shai-YAH
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Shai-Ya
Shai-Ya combines shai, a gift, and Yah, God, meaning a gift from God. A modern girl's name expressing thanks for the birth of a daughter.
Shai-Ya in Hebrew
Shai-Ya is written שי-יה in Hebrew (with vowel points: שַׁי-יָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- יYod
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 325 (Shin 300 + Yod 10 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaninga gift from God
- Pronunciationshai-YAH
- Hebrewשי-יה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Shai-Ya 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 Shai-Ya
What does the name Shai-Ya mean?
Shai-Ya combines shai, a gift, and Yah, God, meaning a gift from God. A modern girl's name expressing thanks for the birth of a daughter.
How do you pronounce Shai-Ya?
Shai-Ya is pronounced shai-YAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shai-Ya in Hebrew?
Shai-Ya is written שי-יה in Hebrew (with vowel points: שַׁי-יָה).
What is the gematria of Shai-Ya?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שי-יה adds up to 325 (Shin 300 + Yod 10 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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