Adar: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֲדָר
Pronounced ah-DAR
- Unisex
- Hebrew
Meaning of Adar
Adar is the month of joy in which Purim falls: "when Adar begins, joy increases." It is also linked to aderet, a mantle, and hadar, splendor. Used for both boys and girls.
Adar in Hebrew
Adar is written אדר in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲדָר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- דDalet
- רResh
Gematria value: 205 (Alef 1 + Dalet 4 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningglorious
- Pronunciationah-DAR
- Hebrewאדר
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Adar was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Adar
What does the name Adar mean?
Adar is the month of joy in which Purim falls: "when Adar begins, joy increases." It is also linked to aderet, a mantle, and hadar, splendor. Used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Adar?
Adar is pronounced ah-DAR in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Adar in Hebrew?
Adar is written אדר in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲדָר).
What is the gematria of Adar?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אדר adds up to 205 (Alef 1 + Dalet 4 + Resh 200).
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