Shmaryahu: meaning of the Hebrew name
שְׁמַרְיָהוּ
Pronounced shmar-YA-hoo
Meaning of Shmaryahu
From the root shamar, to guard, joined with the name of God: "the Lord has guarded." In Chronicles, Shmaryahu is listed among the warriors who came to David at Ziklag.
Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah, and Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Hariphite;
אֶלְעוּזַי וִירִימוֹת וּבְעַלְיָה וּשְׁמַרְיָהוּ וּשְׁפַטְיָהוּ (החריפי) [הַחֲרוּפִי]׃
Shmaryahu in Hebrew
Shmaryahu is written שמריהו in Hebrew (with vowel points: שְׁמַרְיָהוּ). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- מMem
- רResh
- יYod
- הHe
- וVav
Gematria value: 561 (Shin 300 + Mem 40 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + He 5 + Vav 6)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod has guarded
- Pronunciationshmar-YA-hoo
- Hebrewשמריהו
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Shmaryahu last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2022, at #104 (161 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | 104 | 161 |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - |
| 2015 | - | - |
| 2014 | - | - |
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 Shmaryahu
What does the name Shmaryahu mean?
From the root shamar, to guard, joined with the name of God: "the Lord has guarded." In Chronicles, Shmaryahu is listed among the warriors who came to David at Ziklag.
How do you pronounce Shmaryahu?
Shmaryahu is pronounced shmar-YA-hoo in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shmaryahu in Hebrew?
Shmaryahu is written שמריהו in Hebrew (with vowel points: שְׁמַרְיָהוּ).
Is Shmaryahu a biblical name?
Yes. Shmaryahu appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Chronicles 12:6.
How popular is the name Shmaryahu in Israel?
Shmaryahu last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2022, at #104 (161 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Shmaryahu?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שמריהו adds up to 561 (Shin 300 + Mem 40 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + He 5 + Vav 6).
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