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Oren
An Oren tree
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameHebrew: אורן
Meaning"ash" or "pine"
Region of originIsrael
Other names
Related namesOren, Orna, Oranit, Ornush.

Oren (Hebrew: אורן) is a masculine given name, meaning 'pine' or 'ash' in Hebrew.[1] In the Book of Chronicles, Oren is one of the sons of Jerahmeel, the first-born of Hezron, along with Ram, Bunah, Ozem and Ahijah.[1]

Oren, as a given name or surname, may also refer to:

First name

Surname

Geographical names

  • Beit Oren, kibbutz on Mount Carmel in Israel
  • Givat Oren near Hatzor Haglilit, site of the Meister Farm winery in Upper Galilee
  • Nahal Oren, wadi forming on Mount Carmel and flowing into the Mediterranean
    • Nahal Oren, prehistoric archaeological site on the upper course of Nahal Oren

References

  1. ^ a b Easton's Bible Dictionary.

See also