Simcha: meaning of the Hebrew name
שִׂמְחָה
Pronounced sim-KHAH
- Unisex
- Hebrew
- #113 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Simcha
Simcha means joy and gladness. A long-standing traditional name for both boys and girls, it gives thanks for the good, as in "serve the Lord with gladness."
Simcha in Hebrew
Simcha is written שמחה in Hebrew (with vowel points: שִׂמְחָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- מMem
- חHet
- הHe
Gematria value: 353 (Shin 300 + Mem 40 + Het 8 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningjoy
- Pronunciationsim-KHAH
- Hebrewשמחה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Simcha ranked #113 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (145 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #106, in 2023.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 113 | 145 |
| 2023 | 106 | 154 |
| 2022 | 132 | 122 |
| 2021 | 133 | 126 |
| 2020 | 140 | 111 |
| 2019 | 132 | 129 |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - |
| 2015 | 150 | 105 |
| 2014 | 139 | 117 |
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 Simcha
What does the name Simcha mean?
Simcha means joy and gladness. A long-standing traditional name for both boys and girls, it gives thanks for the good, as in "serve the Lord with gladness."
How do you pronounce Simcha?
Simcha is pronounced sim-KHAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Simcha in Hebrew?
Simcha is written שמחה in Hebrew (with vowel points: שִׂמְחָה).
How popular is the name Simcha in Israel?
In 2024, Simcha ranked #113 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (145 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #106, in 2023. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Simcha?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שמחה adds up to 353 (Shin 300 + Mem 40 + Het 8 + He 5).
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