Hebrew Transliteration
עברית
Convert Hebrew to Latin transliteration and back.
About Hebrew Transliteration
Hebrew transliteration converts the aleph-bet (alphabet) to Latin letters.
Hebrew writes right-to-left and uses 22 letters, five of which have special final forms.
Hebrew is an abjad - vowels are often omitted in writing.
History
The Hebrew aleph-bet dates to around 1000 BCE, derived from Phoenician.
Hebrew reads right-to-left, the opposite direction from Latin.
The word "alphabet" comes from "aleph" and "bet", the first two Hebrew letters.
Things You Might Not Know
- •Aleph (א) is typically written as an apostrophe (") or not at all in transliteration.
- •Shin (ש) can be "Sh" or "S" depending on the system.
- •Some letters sound different than their Latin lookalikes: В is "V", not "B".
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hebrew transliteration standard?
Multiple systems exist. This tool uses a common scholarly convention.
Can I copy Hebrew text to this tool?
Yes, paste any Hebrew text and it will be transliterated.
What are those dots in Hebrew letters?
Niqqud are vowel markers, used in religious texts, children's books, and learning materials.
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