Hebrew for Kids: The Letter Gimel (9)

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INTRODUCING THE LETTER GIMEL

1. GIMEL is the third letter of the Hebrew Alphabet.
2. The numerical value of GIMEL is 3
3. In modern Hebrew, the frequency usage of the letter GIMEL is 1.26%.
4. The sound of the Hebrew letter GIMEL is like ‘G’ in GIRL.
5. GIMEL is one of six letters that may have a DAGESH (dot) in their ‘belly.’ In the past, a GIMEL with a DAGESH had a different sound. In modern Hebrew, there is no distinction between a GIMEL with or without a DAGESH. (For more about the DAGESH and NEKUDOT, click https://mazorbooks.wordpress.com/2020/08/20/nekudot

More about the Hebrew Letter GIMEL

1. The GIMEL is spelled גמל (gimel, mem, lamed), same as the letters that spell GAMAL, a camel. The shape of the GIMEL is similar to that of a GAMAL, both with walking legs and long necks. 
2. The letters that comprise the letter GIMEL also spell GMUL – גמול. GMUL is one of the interesting words in Hebrew, which means one thing and its opposite. GMUL means ‘to receive compensation and acknowledgment but it also means to nourish, to give.
3. Pension plans in Israel are called KUPAT GEMEL קופת גמל as in compensatory plan.

Girls and Boys’ Names that Begin with the Letter GIMEL 

In generations past, most Hebrew speakers in Israel and Jews around the world chose Biblical names for their children. There used to be a clear distinction between girls’ and boys’ names. Though past name-choice practices are prevalent to this day, many parents do not limit themselves to Biblical nor gender-specific naming.

Below is a list of generally gender-specific names that begin with the letter GIMEL. Contemporary unisex names that begin with the letter GIMEL include GAL and GILI.

Words of Values that Begin with the Letter GIMEL

MazorBooks children’s books promote Good Values, and in that spirit, here are some Good Value words that begin with the letter GIMEL.

The number of words in the Hebrew language are far fewer than in English. However, oftentimes we find that a single Hebrew word can express multiple concepts, notions, and ideas 

One of the listed VALUE words, GVURA, strength, means more than just brute strength. It denotes heroism, bravery, overcoming adversity, and standing up to things that are wrong and/or evil. 

A Place in Israel that Begins with the Letter GIMEL

As Hebrew is the official language of the State of Israel, it stands to reason to include a place in this incredible country that begins with the letter GIMEL.

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