FAQ – Kabbalistic Numerology, Gematria Values & Letter–Sound Mapping
What is the Kabbalistic numbers table?
The kabbalistic numbers table is a chart that assigns numerical values to letters, based on the ancient Hebrew system of gematria. In gematria, each Hebrew letter has a specific number, allowing words and phrases to be analyzed through their numerical sums. The table on this page is a simplified, modern version designed to make the system easier to use and understand.
How are Hebrew sounds represented in the modern alphabet?
Some Hebrew letters cannot be represented accurately with a single Latin character. When necessary, multi-letter combinations are used to reproduce the original sound.
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This ensures that even when a sound uses more than one Latin letter, the final numerical value matches the authentic Hebrew gematria value.
Do the modern equivalents always match the traditional gematria totals?
Yes. Although the Latin alphabet requires different spellings and occasional letter combinations, the system is designed so that the final values remain aligned with the original Hebrew gematria assignments. Whether you compute using Hebrew letters or their Western transliterations, the numeric result remains the same.
How are diacritics handled in this numerology system?
In this adaptation, diacritics do influence numerical value, because they change the way a letter is pronounced.
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A plain “A” may carry one value,
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while “Á” or “” would have a modified value to reflect the shift in sound.
By assigning values to diacritics, the system stays true to the principle that sound determines number, preserving the mystical relationship between phonetics and symbolism.
Why assign values to diacritics when traditional Hebrew does not?
Hebrew uses nikkud (vowel marks) that influence pronunciation but do not traditionally carry separate numerical values. However, when adapting gematria to the Latin alphabet, diacritics become necessary to capture sound differences that Hebrew expresses with separate letters or distinct pronunciation rules.
Assigning values to these diacritics helps maintain an accurate sound-to-number mapping.
Can I calculate the value of any word using this system?
Yes. Simply identify each letter or letter-combination (such as CH or SH) and apply its corresponding value, including any diacritic marks. Add the values together to obtain the final number. This method works for personal names, place names, concepts, and more.
Is this system authentic to classical gematria?
It is rooted in authentic Hebrew gematria, but adapted into a form that works logically with the Latin alphabet. While not a literal one-to-one reproduction, it preserves:
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The full 1–900 value range
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The importance of phonetic accuracy
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The symbolic integrity of traditional Kabbalistic numerology
It is therefore both accessible and faithful to the spirit of the original system.
Can non-Hebrew names be analyzed using this table?
Yes. Because the system is sound-based rather than language-restricted, you can convert and analyze any Western word or name. The inclusion of multi-letter sounds and diacritic values ensures accurate and consistent numerical interpretation across languages.