Telem: meaning of the Hebrew name
תֶּלֶם
Pronounced TEH-lem
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Telem
A telem is the furrow a plow cuts into a field. As an Israeli nature name, Telem expresses rootedness, working the land and simplicity.
Telem in Hebrew
Telem is written תלם in Hebrew (with vowel points: תֶּלֶם). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- תTav
- לLamed
- מMem
Gematria value: 470 (Tav 400 + Lamed 30 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningfurrow
- PronunciationTEH-lem
- Hebrewתלם
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Telem 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 Telem
What does the name Telem mean?
A telem is the furrow a plow cuts into a field. As an Israeli nature name, Telem expresses rootedness, working the land and simplicity.
How do you pronounce Telem?
Telem is pronounced TEH-lem in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Telem in Hebrew?
Telem is written תלם in Hebrew (with vowel points: תֶּלֶם).
What is the gematria of Telem?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling תלם adds up to 470 (Tav 400 + Lamed 30 + Mem 40).
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