Shiri: meaning of the Hebrew name
שִׁירִי
Pronounced SHEE-ree
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Shiri
Shiri means "my song," from shir, a song. It is an affectionate girl's name, like a little song written just for her.
Shiri in Hebrew
Shiri is written שירי in Hebrew (with vowel points: שִׁירִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- יYod
- רResh
- יYod
Gematria value: 520 (Shin 300 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningmy song
- PronunciationSHEE-ree
- Hebrewשירי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Shiri 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 Shiri
What does the name Shiri mean?
Shiri means "my song," from shir, a song. It is an affectionate girl's name, like a little song written just for her.
How do you pronounce Shiri?
Shiri is pronounced SHEE-ree in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shiri in Hebrew?
Shiri is written שירי in Hebrew (with vowel points: שִׁירִי).
What is the gematria of Shiri?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שירי adds up to 520 (Shin 300 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + Yod 10).
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