Yamit: meaning of the Hebrew name
יַמִּית
Pronounced yah-MEET
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Yamit
Yamit comes from yam, the sea. It is an Israeli girl's name that suggests open space, blue water and freedom.
Yamit in Hebrew
Yamit is written ימית in Hebrew (with vowel points: יַמִּית). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- מMem
- יYod
- תTav
Gematria value: 460 (Yod 10 + Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Tav 400)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningof the sea
- Pronunciationyah-MEET
- Hebrewימית
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Yamit 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 Yamit
What does the name Yamit mean?
Yamit comes from yam, the sea. It is an Israeli girl's name that suggests open space, blue water and freedom.
How do you pronounce Yamit?
Yamit is pronounced yah-MEET in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yamit in Hebrew?
Yamit is written ימית in Hebrew (with vowel points: יַמִּית).
What is the gematria of Yamit?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ימית adds up to 460 (Yod 10 + Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Tav 400).
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