Nirit
Nirit is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A yellow wildflower”.
| Meaning | A yellow wildflower |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | נִירִית |
| Pronunciation | nee-REET |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | Israel |
Meaning and origin of Nirit
Nirit is the Hebrew name of a wild plant with small yellow flowers, a member of the carrot family that grows in Israel's fields. The word is connected with nir, 'ploughed field'. Like other plant names such as Rakefet and Kalanit, Nirit became popular in Israel in the mid-twentieth century as part of a movement toward names drawn from the land.
Is Nirit a Jewish name?
Nirit is a modern Israeli nature name with no biblical bearer.
How popular is Nirit?
Familiar among Israeli women born in the 1960s and 1970s, less common for babies today.
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Spellings and variants of Nirit
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nirit mean?
Nirit means 'A yellow wildflower'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Nirit a Jewish name?
Nirit is a modern Israeli nature name with no biblical bearer.
How do you pronounce Nirit?
Nirit is pronounced nee-REET.
Is Nirit a boy or girl name?
Nirit is usually a girl name.