Yochai: meaning of the Hebrew name
יוֹחַאי
Pronounced yo-KHAI
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Yochai
Yochai draws on the idea of Yah chai, "God lives." The name is best known as that of the father of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, one of the greatest of the Tannaim, the early Mishnaic sages.
Yochai in Hebrew
Yochai is written יוחאי in Hebrew (with vowel points: יוֹחַאי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- וVav
- חHet
- אAlef
- יYod
Gematria value: 35 (Yod 10 + Vav 6 + Het 8 + Alef 1 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- MeaningGod lives
- Pronunciationyo-KHAI
- Hebrewיוחאי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Yochai 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 Yochai
What does the name Yochai mean?
Yochai draws on the idea of Yah chai, "God lives." The name is best known as that of the father of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, one of the greatest of the Tannaim, the early Mishnaic sages.
How do you pronounce Yochai?
Yochai is pronounced yo-KHAI in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yochai in Hebrew?
Yochai is written יוחאי in Hebrew (with vowel points: יוֹחַאי).
What is the gematria of Yochai?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יוחאי adds up to 35 (Yod 10 + Vav 6 + Het 8 + Alef 1 + Yod 10).
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