The Most Unique Israeli Names, and What They Mean in Hebrew

Project Description

In Israel, you often hear the same names over and over again.

Sure, you’ve probably met your fair share of Tal’s, Shachar’s, Ben’s etc (we can go on) … but what about these Hebrew names, which are one-of-a kind?

1. צַפְרִיר 

 

Pronunciation: Tsah-freer (or Tsah-fee for short)

How it sounds: 

Meaning: pleasant morning wind or morning sunlight ☀️

2. נוֹאִית

 

Pronunciation: No-eet 

How it sounds: 

Meaning: derived from the Noaea plant 🌿

3. יָם

 

Pronunciation: Yahm

How it sounds: 

Meaning: sea ⛵ (as in the Mediterranean Sea)

4.אוֹן

 

Pronunciation: Own 

How it sounds: 

Meaning: power or strength 💪

5. גּוּר

 

Pronunciation: Goor 

How it sounds: 

Meaning: a male cub or pup 🐻

6. גַּיְא

 

Pronunciation: Gai 

How it sounds: 

Meaning: a valley or ravine

7. פֶּרַח

 

Pronunciation: Pehr-ahch 

How it sounds: 

Meaning: flower 🌼