Yaari: meaning of the Hebrew name
יַעֲרִי
Pronounced yah-ah-REE
- Boy
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Yaari
Yaari means "my forest." An Israeli name from the world of nature that calls up green woodland, shade and open spaces.
Yaari in Hebrew
Yaari is written יערי in Hebrew (with vowel points: יַעֲרִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- עAyin
- רResh
- יYod
Gematria value: 290 (Yod 10 + Ayin 70 + Resh 200 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningmy forest
- Pronunciationyah-ah-REE
- Hebrewיערי
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Yaari 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 Yaari
What does the name Yaari mean?
Yaari means "my forest." An Israeli name from the world of nature that calls up green woodland, shade and open spaces.
How do you pronounce Yaari?
Yaari is pronounced yah-ah-REE in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yaari in Hebrew?
Yaari is written יערי in Hebrew (with vowel points: יַעֲרִי).
What is the gematria of Yaari?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יערי adds up to 290 (Yod 10 + Ayin 70 + Resh 200 + Yod 10).
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