Limor
l(i)-mor
US Popularity:10565
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Myrrh for me, myrrh to me
Limor is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “myrrh for me” or "myrrh to me." Myrrh is a resin that comes from the bark of certain trees, and was used throughout history to create perfume and incense. It’s thought to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory qualities, and in some ancient cultures, it was mixed with wine and used as a painkiller. Back then, myrrh was considered more valuable than gold, making this a fitting name for your equally precious tot.
How Popular Is The Name Limor?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1992
#11175
in 1992
+ 509
from 1985
Sources
Behind the Name, Limor, December 2023
Abarim Publications, ל, October 2025
Abarim Publications, Myrrh, the oil of joy and weddings nights, October 2025
Britannica, myrrh, gum resin, January 2026
HIFA.org, ‘Frankincense and myrrh: Medicinal resin worth more than gold’ - Hektoen International, December 2024
ResearchGate, Analgesic effects of myrrh, February 1996
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