Ronit
/roʊˈniːt/noun
A Hebrew feminine given name, commonly interpreted as “song” or “joyful song.”
Did you know?Ronit is connected to the Hebrew root ר־נ־נ (r-n-n), a biblical root associated with joyful shouting, singing, and celebratory cries.
Etymological Timeline
Biblical Hebrew
Hebrew
רָנַן (ranan)
“To sing joyfully, shout for joy, or rejoice aloud.”
Biblical Hebrew
Hebrew
רֹן (ron)
“Joy, gladness, or a joyful song.”
Biblical Hebrew
Hebrew
רִנָּה (rinnah)
“A ringing cry, song, or shout of rejoicing.”
Modern Hebrew
Hebrew
רוֹנִית (Ronit)
“A feminine personal name formed from the Hebrew joy-and-song root.”
20th Century–Present
English
Ronit
“A Hebrew-origin given name used internationally, especially among Jewish and Israeli communities.”