Yanir: meaning of the Hebrew name

יָנִיר

Pronounced ya-NEER

Meaning of Yanir

Yanir means he will plow and open new ground, from nir, freshly plowed land, as in the verse "break up your fallow ground."

Yanir in Hebrew

Yanir is written יניר in Hebrew (with vowel points: יָנִיר). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • יYod
  • נNun
  • יYod
  • רResh

Gematria value: 270 (Yod 10 + Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Resh 200)

About the name

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginModern Hebrew
  • Meaningwill plow new ground
  • Pronunciationya-NEER
  • Hebrewיניר
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Yanir 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 Yanir

What does the name Yanir mean?

Yanir means he will plow and open new ground, from nir, freshly plowed land, as in the verse "break up your fallow ground."

How do you pronounce Yanir?

Yanir is pronounced ya-NEER in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Yanir in Hebrew?

Yanir is written יניר in Hebrew (with vowel points: יָנִיר).

What is the gematria of Yanir?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יניר adds up to 270 (Yod 10 + Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Resh 200).

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This name in Hebrew: יניר