Shunit
Fact sheet
- Name
- Shunit
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Shunit (שׁוּנִית) is a female first name, whose meaning in Hebrew is "the reef." This name is primarily common in Israel, but it is not very frequently encountered.
What does the name Shunit mean?
The name Shunit (שׁוּנִית) means "the reef," which is derived directly from Hebrew. It is mainly used in Israel, but it is rather rare there.
Where does the name Shunit come from?
Shunit is an ancient Hebrew name that has the meaning "the reef."
How do you pronounce Shunit?
Shunit is pronounced like 'Shu-nit.'
Popularity
In Germany, Shunit is considered a rare first name. So far, it has not made it into the German name popularity lists. The best ranking the name achieved was in 1984, reaching 2,283rd place in the name charts of Canada. Between 1980 and 2024, Shunit was given less than 10 times in Canada, placing it at 8,258th. However, it has not been used there in the last ten years.
Frequently asked questions about the name Shunit
What does the name Shunit mean?
The name Shunit means 'the reef' and originates from Hebrew.
Where does the name Shunit come from?
Shunit is an ancient Hebrew name that appears in the languages Hebrew, Israeli, and Jewish.
How popular is the name Shunit?
Shunit is mainly used in Israel, but it is relatively rare there.