Sinai: meaning of the Hebrew name
סִינַי
Pronounced see-NIGH
Meaning of Sinai
Named for Mount Sinai, where the Torah was given to Israel. In the language of the Sages, Sinai is also a title for a learned scholar with broad knowledge. Used for both boys and girls.
And the LORD came down upon mount Sinai, to the top of the mount; and the LORD called Moses to the top of the mount; and Moses went up.
וַיֵּרֶד יְהֹוָה עַל־הַר סִינַי אֶל־רֹאשׁ הָהָר וַיִּקְרָא יְהֹוָה לְמֹשֶׁה אֶל־רֹאשׁ הָהָר וַיַּעַל מֹשֶׁה׃
Sinai in Hebrew
Sinai is written סיני in Hebrew (with vowel points: סִינַי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- סSamekh
- יYod
- נNun
- יYod
Gematria value: 130 (Samekh 60 + Yod 10 + Nun 50 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningMount Sinai
- Pronunciationsee-NIGH
- Hebrewסיני
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Sinai 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 Sinai
What does the name Sinai mean?
Named for Mount Sinai, where the Torah was given to Israel. In the language of the Sages, Sinai is also a title for a learned scholar with broad knowledge. Used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Sinai?
Sinai is pronounced see-NIGH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Sinai in Hebrew?
Sinai is written סיני in Hebrew (with vowel points: סִינַי).
Is Sinai a biblical name?
Yes. Sinai appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Exodus 19:20.
What is the gematria of Sinai?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling סיני adds up to 130 (Samekh 60 + Yod 10 + Nun 50 + Yod 10).
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