Zamir: meaning of the Hebrew name
זָמִיר
Pronounced zah-MEER
Meaning of Zamir
Zamir is a small songbird with a sweet voice, and the word is related to zemer, song. In the Song of Songs: "The time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land."
The flowers appear on the earth; The time of singing is come, And the voice of the turtle is heard in our land;
הַנִּצָּנִים נִרְאוּ בָאָרֶץ עֵת הַזָּמִיר הִגִּיעַ וְקוֹל הַתּוֹר נִשְׁמַע בְּאַרְצֵנוּ׃
Zamir in Hebrew
Zamir is written זמיר in Hebrew (with vowel points: זָמִיר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- זZayin
- מMem
- יYod
- רResh
Gematria value: 257 (Zayin 7 + Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningnightingale
- Pronunciationzah-MEER
- Hebrewזמיר
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Zamir 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 Zamir
What does the name Zamir mean?
Zamir is a small songbird with a sweet voice, and the word is related to zemer, song. In the Song of Songs: "The time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land."
How do you pronounce Zamir?
Zamir is pronounced zah-MEER in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Zamir in Hebrew?
Zamir is written זמיר in Hebrew (with vowel points: זָמִיר).
Is Zamir a biblical name?
Yes. Zamir appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Song of Songs 2:12.
What is the gematria of Zamir?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling זמיר adds up to 257 (Zayin 7 + Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Resh 200).
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