Menorah

Menorah Meaning & Origin

About Menorah
The name "Menorah" is of Hebrew origin and refers to a seven-branched candelabrum that holds significant religious and cultural symbolism in Judaism. It is often associated with the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, representing the miracle of the oil that lasted for eight days in the ancient Jewish temple. The Menorah is a symbol of light, knowledge, and divine presence, embodying the values of enlightenment, spirituality, and the Jewish faith.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Menorah are female.

Menorah Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M05060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 N AO1 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/məˈnɔrə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Menorah in Braille

Here's how to represent Menorah in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Menorah in braille

How to Spell the Name Menorah in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Menorah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Menorah in sign language

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