Yonit: meaning of the Hebrew name

יוֹנִית

Pronounced yo-NEET

Meaning of Yonit

Yonit means little dove, the bird that has stood for peace and gentleness since the story of the Flood. A delicate Israeli girl's name.

Yonit in Hebrew

Yonit is written יונית in Hebrew (with vowel points: יוֹנִית). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • יYod
  • וVav
  • נNun
  • יYod
  • תTav

Gematria value: 476 (Yod 10 + Vav 6 + Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Tav 400)

About the name

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginModern Hebrew
  • Meaninglittle dove
  • Pronunciationyo-NEET
  • Hebrewיונית
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Yonit 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 Yonit

What does the name Yonit mean?

Yonit means little dove, the bird that has stood for peace and gentleness since the story of the Flood. A delicate Israeli girl's name.

How do you pronounce Yonit?

Yonit is pronounced yo-NEET in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Yonit in Hebrew?

Yonit is written יונית in Hebrew (with vowel points: יוֹנִית).

What is the gematria of Yonit?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יונית adds up to 476 (Yod 10 + Vav 6 + Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Tav 400).

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This name in Hebrew: יונית