Adir: meaning of the Hebrew name
אַדִּיר
Pronounced ah-DEER
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Adir
Adir means mighty, exalted and full of majesty, as in the Psalms phrase "the Lord on high is mighty." A boy's name that expresses strength and greatness.
Adir in Hebrew
Adir is written אדיר in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַדִּיר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- דDalet
- יYod
- רResh
Gematria value: 215 (Alef 1 + Dalet 4 + Yod 10 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningmighty
- Pronunciationah-DEER
- Hebrewאדיר
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Adir last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2021, at #146 (108 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #94, in 2016.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | 146 | 108 |
| 2020 | 126 | 139 |
| 2019 | 116 | 155 |
| 2018 | 96 | 187 |
| 2017 | 98 | 189 |
| 2016 | 94 | 200 |
| 2015 | 103 | 183 |
| 2014 | 126 | 140 |
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 Adir
What does the name Adir mean?
Adir means mighty, exalted and full of majesty, as in the Psalms phrase "the Lord on high is mighty." A boy's name that expresses strength and greatness.
How do you pronounce Adir?
Adir is pronounced ah-DEER in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Adir in Hebrew?
Adir is written אדיר in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַדִּיר).
How popular is the name Adir in Israel?
Adir last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2021, at #146 (108 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #94, in 2016. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Adir?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אדיר adds up to 215 (Alef 1 + Dalet 4 + Yod 10 + Resh 200).
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