Shanit: meaning of the Hebrew name
שָׁנִית
Pronounced shah-NEET
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Shanit
Shanit comes from the word shani, the precious scarlet thread mentioned in the Bible. A delicate Israeli girl's name.
Shanit in Hebrew
Shanit is written שנית in Hebrew (with vowel points: שָׁנִית). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- נNun
- יYod
- תTav
Gematria value: 760 (Shin 300 + Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Tav 400)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningscarlet
- Pronunciationshah-NEET
- Hebrewשנית
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Shanit 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 Shanit
What does the name Shanit mean?
Shanit comes from the word shani, the precious scarlet thread mentioned in the Bible. A delicate Israeli girl's name.
How do you pronounce Shanit?
Shanit is pronounced shah-NEET in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shanit in Hebrew?
Shanit is written שנית in Hebrew (with vowel points: שָׁנִית).
What is the gematria of Shanit?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שנית adds up to 760 (Shin 300 + Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Tav 400).
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