Tiran: meaning of the Hebrew name
טִירָן
Pronounced tee-RAN
- Boy
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Tiran
Tiran is named after the Straits of Tiran and Tiran Island at the entrance to the Gulf of Eilat. It is an Israeli boy's name connected to the Red Sea.
Tiran in Hebrew
Tiran is written טירן in Hebrew (with vowel points: טִירָן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- טTet
- יYod
- רResh
- נNun
Gematria value: 269 (Tet 9 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginModern Hebrew
- MeaningStraits of Tiran
- Pronunciationtee-RAN
- Hebrewטירן
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Tiran 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 Tiran
What does the name Tiran mean?
Tiran is named after the Straits of Tiran and Tiran Island at the entrance to the Gulf of Eilat. It is an Israeli boy's name connected to the Red Sea.
How do you pronounce Tiran?
Tiran is pronounced tee-RAN in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Tiran in Hebrew?
Tiran is written טירן in Hebrew (with vowel points: טִירָן).
What is the gematria of Tiran?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling טירן adds up to 269 (Tet 9 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + Nun 50).
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