Tzofnat: meaning of the Hebrew name
צָפְנַת
Pronounced tsof-NAT
Meaning of Tzofnat
Tzofnat relates to deciphering what is hidden and secret. It is part of the name Tzofnat Paneach, which Pharaoh gave to Joseph, the interpreter of dreams.
And Pharaoh called Joseph’s name Zaphenath-paneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath the daughter of Poti-phera priest of On. And Joseph went out over the land of Egypt. -
וַיִּקְרָא פַרְעֹה שֵׁם־יוֹסֵף צָפְנַת פַּעְנֵחַ וַיִּתֶּן־לוֹ אֶת־אָסְנַת בַּת־פּוֹטִי פֶרַע*(בספרי תימן פּוֹטִיפֶרַע בתיבה אחת) כֹּהֵן אֹן לְאִשָּׁה וַיֵּצֵא יוֹסֵף עַל־אֶרֶץ מִצְרָיִם׃
Tzofnat in Hebrew
Tzofnat is written צפנת in Hebrew (with vowel points: צָפְנַת). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- צTsadi
- פPe
- נNun
- תTav
Gematria value: 620 (Tsadi 90 + Pe 80 + Nun 50 + Tav 400)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaninghidden things revealed
- Pronunciationtsof-NAT
- Hebrewצפנת
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Tzofnat 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 Tzofnat
What does the name Tzofnat mean?
Tzofnat relates to deciphering what is hidden and secret. It is part of the name Tzofnat Paneach, which Pharaoh gave to Joseph, the interpreter of dreams.
How do you pronounce Tzofnat?
Tzofnat is pronounced tsof-NAT in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Tzofnat in Hebrew?
Tzofnat is written צפנת in Hebrew (with vowel points: צָפְנַת).
Is Tzofnat a biblical name?
Yes. Tzofnat appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 41:45.
What is the gematria of Tzofnat?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling צפנת adds up to 620 (Tsadi 90 + Pe 80 + Nun 50 + Tav 400).
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