Yifa: meaning of the Hebrew name
יִפְעָה
Pronounced yif-AH
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Yifa
Yifa means radiance, splendor and glow: a beauty that shines out, related to the word hofaa, appearance.
Yifa in Hebrew
Yifa is written יפעה in Hebrew (with vowel points: יִפְעָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- פPe
- עAyin
- הHe
Gematria value: 165 (Yod 10 + Pe 80 + Ayin 70 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningradiance
- Pronunciationyif-AH
- Hebrewיפעה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Yifa 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 Yifa
What does the name Yifa mean?
Yifa means radiance, splendor and glow: a beauty that shines out, related to the word hofaa, appearance.
How do you pronounce Yifa?
Yifa is pronounced yif-AH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yifa in Hebrew?
Yifa is written יפעה in Hebrew (with vowel points: יִפְעָה).
What is the gematria of Yifa?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יפעה adds up to 165 (Yod 10 + Pe 80 + Ayin 70 + He 5).
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