Shiri: meaning of the Hebrew name

שִׁירִי

Pronounced SHEE-ree

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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This name in Hebrew: שירי