Limor

לִימוֹר

• Gender: Female
• Origin: Modern Hebrew
• Meaning: my myrrh

• Limor means "my myrrh" in Hebrew, tying it to one of the most prized aromatic substances of the ancient world. Myrrh was used in sacred rituals, perfumes, and healing remedies throughout biblical times, giving this name a rich sensory legacy. It became a popular favorite in modern Israel and carries an undeniable warmth — grounded in nature and history while sounding effortlessly chic.

  Polished and cosmopolitan, this name travels beautifully between Tel Aviv and anywhere else in the world. Israeli politician Limor Livnat, who served as Minister of Education and Minister of Culture, helped make it synonymous with strong, accomplished Israeli women. You can almost smell the fragrant myrrh — a name with sensory richness that most names on any list simply cannot match.

• Potential Sibling Name:
  Orit
  ,
  Levona
  ,
  Noam
  ,
  Sadeh
• Theme: nature