Learn Gematria

Start here if you are new to gematria, or go straight to the topic you want.

History and texts

Written by Muhammad Hanif. Last updated 13 November 2026. Gematria is a symbolic practice, not a prediction tool.

Where to start

If you are new, begin with what is gematria, then try the main calculator on your own name. When you want to understand the numbers, read why calculators disagree and is gematria real. For the tradition, read the history and the pages on Judaism and the Bible. The glossary explains unfamiliar words as you go.