Suf: meaning of the Hebrew name

סוּף

Pronounced SOOF

Meaning of Suf

Suf is the reed that grows at the water's edge; among its stalks the basket of baby Moses was hidden on the Nile. A natural, short and gentle name.

Suf in Hebrew

Suf is written סוף in Hebrew (with vowel points: סוּף). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • סSamekh
  • וVav
  • פPe

Gematria value: 146 (Samekh 60 + Vav 6 + Pe 80)

About the name

  • GenderUnisex
  • OriginHebrew
  • Meaningreed
  • PronunciationSOOF
  • Hebrewסוף
  • Syllables1

Popularity in Israel

Suf 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 Suf

What does the name Suf mean?

Suf is the reed that grows at the water's edge; among its stalks the basket of baby Moses was hidden on the Nile. A natural, short and gentle name.

How do you pronounce Suf?

Suf is pronounced SOOF in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Suf in Hebrew?

Suf is written סוף in Hebrew (with vowel points: סוּף).

What is the gematria of Suf?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling סוף adds up to 146 (Samekh 60 + Vav 6 + Pe 80).

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This name in Hebrew: סוף