Yom: meaning of the Hebrew name
יוֹם
Pronounced YOM
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Yom
Yom means day, the growing light and a fresh beginning. It is a short, rare boy's name that expresses a new start.
Yom in Hebrew
Yom is written יום in Hebrew (with vowel points: יוֹם). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- וVav
- מMem
Gematria value: 56 (Yod 10 + Vav 6 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningday
- PronunciationYOM
- Hebrewיום
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
Yom 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 Yom
What does the name Yom mean?
Yom means day, the growing light and a fresh beginning. It is a short, rare boy's name that expresses a new start.
How do you pronounce Yom?
Yom is pronounced YOM in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yom in Hebrew?
Yom is written יום in Hebrew (with vowel points: יוֹם).
What is the gematria of Yom?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יום adds up to 56 (Yod 10 + Vav 6 + Mem 40).
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