Snir: meaning of the Hebrew name
שְׂנִיר
Pronounced SNEER
Meaning of Snir
Snir is the ancient name the Amorites gave to snowy Mount Hermon, and today it is also the name of a rushing stream in the north of Israel.
which Hermon the Sidonians call Sirion, and the Amorites call it Senir -
צִידֹנִים יִקְרְאוּ לְחֶרְמוֹן שִׂרְיֹן וְהָאֱמֹרִי יִקְרְאוּ־לוֹ שְׂנִיר׃
Snir in Hebrew
Snir is written שניר in Hebrew (with vowel points: שְׂנִיר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- נNun
- יYod
- רResh
Gematria value: 560 (Shin 300 + Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningmount hermon
- PronunciationSNEER
- Hebrewשניר
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
Snir 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 Snir
What does the name Snir mean?
Snir is the ancient name the Amorites gave to snowy Mount Hermon, and today it is also the name of a rushing stream in the north of Israel.
How do you pronounce Snir?
Snir is pronounced SNEER in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Snir in Hebrew?
Snir is written שניר in Hebrew (with vowel points: שְׂנִיר).
Is Snir a biblical name?
Yes. Snir appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Deuteronomy 3:9.
What is the gematria of Snir?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שניר adds up to 560 (Shin 300 + Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Resh 200).
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