מָטוֹס
✈️ airplane
Meet Mem
mem · numeric value 40
מPrint
מCursive
מTorah-style
These are three forms of the same letter. The Torah-style font is for recognition, not a guide to writing a ritual scroll.
m as in moon.
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Mem is letter 13 of the Hebrew alphabet. Start by finding it in the examples below, then say a word together before picking up a pencil.
Mem represents forty in ordinary Hebrew numbering. Its closed final form belongs at the end of a word, while the open form appears elsewhere.
Find the opening in ordinary mem. The final mem is closed, so practice recognizing both before writing a whole word.
Frequently asked questions
What sound does Mem make?
m as in moon. Find the opening in ordinary mem. The final mem is closed, so practice recognizing both before writing a whole word.
What is the numeric value of Mem?
Its ordinary gematria value is 40. Gematria assigns numbers to letters; it is separate from learning to pronounce a word.
Does Mem have a final form?
Yes. Use ם at the end of a word. The ordinary value stays 40.
Explore more: All Hebrew letters, and Vowel marks.
Words to explore
מַפְתֵּחַ
🔑 key
מְכוֹנִית
🚗 car
Follow the writing guide
Find the opening in ordinary mem. The final mem is closed, so practice recognizing both before writing a whole word. This animation follows the print-letter tracing paths. Handwriting styles can differ.
Reference: Gesenius, Hebrew Grammar, section 5 (alphabet and numbering). Sound guides here describe modern Israeli Hebrew; family and community pronunciations vary.