First names dictionary

OMRI

Omri: translation

Omrim
Jewish:Hebrewname, possibly derived from an element meaning ‘sheaf of grain’. It is borne in the Bible by a king ofIsraelwho built the city of Samaria, but who also ‘wrought evil in the eyes of the Lord’ (1 Kings 16: 23–8). This has not preventedOmrifrom being used as a modern given name.

  1. omri—Omri translationfl. th cent BCE King of Israel c. BCE During his reign he transferred the capital of Israel from Tirzah to Samaria I Kings . According to the Moabite Sto...Dictionary of Jewish Biography
  2. omri—Omri translation Servant of Jehovah. When Elah was murdered by Zimri at Tirzah Kings Omri his captain was made king B.C. . For four years there was continued opposition...Easton's Bible Dictionary