Shraga: meaning of the Hebrew name
שְׁרַגָּא
Pronounced SHRAH-gah
- Boy
- Aramaic
Meaning of Shraga
Shraga means "lamp" in the Aramaic of the sages. A traditional Ashkenazi name that expresses light, linked to the Yiddish name Feivel, which has a similar meaning.
Shraga in Hebrew
Shraga is written שרגא in Hebrew (with vowel points: שְׁרַגָּא). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- רResh
- גGimel
- אAlef
Gematria value: 504 (Shin 300 + Resh 200 + Gimel 3 + Alef 1)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginAramaic
- Meaninglamp
- PronunciationSHRAH-gah
- Hebrewשרגא
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Shraga 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 Shraga
What does the name Shraga mean?
Shraga means "lamp" in the Aramaic of the sages. A traditional Ashkenazi name that expresses light, linked to the Yiddish name Feivel, which has a similar meaning.
How do you pronounce Shraga?
Shraga is pronounced SHRAH-gah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shraga in Hebrew?
Shraga is written שרגא in Hebrew (with vowel points: שְׁרַגָּא).
What is the gematria of Shraga?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שרגא adds up to 504 (Shin 300 + Resh 200 + Gimel 3 + Alef 1).
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