Shir: meaning of the Hebrew name
שִׁיר
Pronounced SHEER
- Girl
- Hebrew
- #107 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Shir
Shir means a song: melody and words that come straight from the heart. A short, musical name from the Hebrew word for song.
Shir in Hebrew
Shir is written שיר in Hebrew (with vowel points: שִׁיר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- יYod
- רResh
Gematria value: 510 (Shin 300 + Yod 10 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningsong
- PronunciationSHEER
- Hebrewשיר
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Shir ranked #107 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (156 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #50, in 2015.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 107 | 156 |
| 2023 | 118 | 135 |
| 2022 | 95 | 184 |
| 2021 | 89 | 212 |
| 2020 | 83 | 202 |
| 2019 | 71 | 240 |
| 2018 | 67 | 299 |
| 2017 | 61 | 339 |
| 2016 | 61 | 333 |
| 2015 | 50 | 374 |
| 2014 | 59 | 318 |
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 Shir
What does the name Shir mean?
Shir means a song: melody and words that come straight from the heart. A short, musical name from the Hebrew word for song.
How do you pronounce Shir?
Shir is pronounced SHEER in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shir in Hebrew?
Shir is written שיר in Hebrew (with vowel points: שִׁיר).
How popular is the name Shir in Israel?
In 2024, Shir ranked #107 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (156 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #50, in 2015. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Shir?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שיר adds up to 510 (Shin 300 + Yod 10 + Resh 200).
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