Omri
/OW-M-R-IY/
My sheaf, the gathered one — Omri derives from a Hebrew root meaning "sheaf" or "gathered grain," and was the name of one of the kings of Israel who founded the city of Samaria. The name carries connotations of harvest, abundance, and gathered prosperity. Common in modern Israel.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Omri is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “My sheaf, the gathered one — Omri derives from a Hebrew root meaning "sheaf" or "gathered grain," and was the name of one of the kings of Israel who founded the city of Samaria. The name carries connotations of harvest, abundance, and gathered prosperity. Common in modern Israel.”.
Omri is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "My sheaf, the gathered one — Omri derives from a Hebrew root meaning "sheaf" or "gathered grain," and was the name of one of the kings of Israel who founded the city of Samaria. The name carries connotations of harvest, abundance, and gathered prosperity. Common in modern Israel." and belongs to the Prosperity cluster — names wishing abundance and flourishing life.
Common among MiddleEastern, Israeli families, Omri carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Omri's Hebrew roots
Many Jewish names carry Hebrew roots and a story from the Torah or tradition (Hebrew). Omri means “My sheaf, the gathered one — Omri derives from a Hebrew root meaning "sheaf" or "gathered grain," and was the name of one of the kings of Israel who founded the city of Samaria. The name carries connotations of harvest, abundance, and gathered prosperity. Common in modern Israel.” — a name with heritage that runs deep.
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See Omri's full reading →What does Omri's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Omri resonates in either tradition.
Omri's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Omri's full reading →
Does Omri go with your family's names?
Omri breaks into 4 sounds: /OW-M-R-IY/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Omri sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Omri beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Omri — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Omri
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Omri
What does the name Omri mean?
Omri means "My sheaf, the gathered one — Omri derives from a Hebrew root meaning "sheaf" or "gathered grain," and was the name of one of the kings of Israel who founded the city of Samaria. The name carries connotations of harvest, abundance, and gathered prosperity. Common in modern Israel.." It is a boy name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Omri a boy or girl name?
Omri is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Omri?
Omri is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish tradition, commonly among MiddleEastern, Israeli families.
Is Omri a Jewish name?
Yes. Omri is a boy name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin.
What does Omri mean in Hebrew?
Omri originates from Hebrew, where it means "My sheaf, the gathered one — Omri derives from a Hebrew root meaning "sheaf" or "gathered grain," and was the name of one of the kings of Israel who founded the city of Samaria. The name carries connotations of harvest, abundance, and gathered prosperity. Common in modern Israel.."
What are common nicknames for Omri?
Common short forms of Omri include Omi.
What is the numerology of Omri?
Omri has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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