Yinon: meaning of the Hebrew name
יִנּוֹן
Pronounced yee-NON
- Boy
- Hebrew
- #123 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Yinon
Yinon comes from the Psalms verse "before the sun his name shall endure," meaning to flourish and last forever. The Talmudic sages counted Yinon among the names of the Messiah.
Yinon in Hebrew
Yinon is written ינון in Hebrew (with vowel points: יִנּוֹן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- נNun
- וVav
- נNun
Gematria value: 116 (Yod 10 + Nun 50 + Vav 6 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaninghe will flourish
- Pronunciationyee-NON
- Hebrewינון
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Yinon ranked #123 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (133 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #75, in 2015.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 123 | 133 |
| 2023 | 126 | 126 |
| 2022 | 134 | 117 |
| 2021 | 115 | 156 |
| 2020 | 125 | 142 |
| 2019 | 111 | 170 |
| 2018 | 97 | 187 |
| 2017 | 103 | 179 |
| 2016 | 95 | 200 |
| 2015 | 75 | 228 |
| 2014 | 85 | 212 |
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 Yinon
What does the name Yinon mean?
Yinon comes from the Psalms verse "before the sun his name shall endure," meaning to flourish and last forever. The Talmudic sages counted Yinon among the names of the Messiah.
How do you pronounce Yinon?
Yinon is pronounced yee-NON in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yinon in Hebrew?
Yinon is written ינון in Hebrew (with vowel points: יִנּוֹן).
How popular is the name Yinon in Israel?
In 2024, Yinon ranked #123 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (133 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #75, in 2015. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Yinon?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ינון adds up to 116 (Yod 10 + Nun 50 + Vav 6 + Nun 50).
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