Yehiam: meaning of the Hebrew name
יְחִיעָם
Pronounced yeh-khee-AM
- Boy
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Yehiam
Yehiam is a blend of yechi am, may the people live: a wish for the life and revival of the nation. The name is preserved in Kibbutz Yehiam, named after Yehiam Weitz, a Palmach fighter.
Yehiam in Hebrew
Yehiam is written יחיעם in Hebrew (with vowel points: יְחִיעָם). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- חHet
- יYod
- עAyin
- מMem
Gematria value: 138 (Yod 10 + Het 8 + Yod 10 + Ayin 70 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaninglong live the people
- Pronunciationyeh-khee-AM
- Hebrewיחיעם
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Yehiam 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 Yehiam
What does the name Yehiam mean?
Yehiam is a blend of yechi am, may the people live: a wish for the life and revival of the nation. The name is preserved in Kibbutz Yehiam, named after Yehiam Weitz, a Palmach fighter.
How do you pronounce Yehiam?
Yehiam is pronounced yeh-khee-AM in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yehiam in Hebrew?
Yehiam is written יחיעם in Hebrew (with vowel points: יְחִיעָם).
What is the gematria of Yehiam?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יחיעם adds up to 138 (Yod 10 + Het 8 + Yod 10 + Ayin 70 + Mem 40).
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