Ivri

עִבְרִי

• Gender: Male
• Origin: Biblical / Rabbinic Hebrew
• Meaning: Hebrew

• Ivri is the Hebrew word for a Hebrew person, tracing its roots all the way back to Eber, an ancestor of Abraham mentioned in the Book of Genesis. It has become a stylish pick in Israel, where its short profile and open vowels give it a contemporary feel despite its ancient origins.

  Pop star Ivri Lider is one of Israel's best-selling musicians, known both for his chart-topping albums and for composing the scores to acclaimed Israeli films like Yossi & Jagger and The Bubble. As identity statements go, this one is the coolest kind — bold without being brash. At just two syllables, it has the breezy appeal of Ari with an even more distinctive edge. Choosing it is a quiet but unmistakable declaration of belonging, a fantastic option for diaspora families who want a name that proudly says exactly who they are.

• Potential Sibling Name:
  Batya
  ,
  Chaya
  ,
  Avi
  ,
  Eitan
• Theme: Israel