Atar: meaning of the Hebrew name

עֲטָר

Pronounced ah-TAR

Meaning of Atar

Atar comes from the Hebrew root of atara, a crown or diadem, which also gives the verb meaning to adorn and decorate.

Atar in Hebrew

Atar is written עטר in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֲטָר). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • עAyin
  • טTet
  • רResh

Gematria value: 279 (Ayin 70 + Tet 9 + Resh 200)

About the name

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginHebrew
  • Meaningcrown
  • Pronunciationah-TAR
  • Hebrewעטר
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Atar 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 Atar

What does the name Atar mean?

Atar comes from the Hebrew root of atara, a crown or diadem, which also gives the verb meaning to adorn and decorate.

How do you pronounce Atar?

Atar is pronounced ah-TAR in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Atar in Hebrew?

Atar is written עטר in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֲטָר).

What is the gematria of Atar?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling עטר adds up to 279 (Ayin 70 + Tet 9 + Resh 200).

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This name in Hebrew: עטר