Atara: meaning of the Hebrew name
עֲטָרָה
Pronounced ah-tah-RAH
Meaning of Atara
Atara means a crown, an adornment of honor. In the Bible, Atarah was the wife of Jerahmeel, and in the language of the Sages the crown is a symbol of royalty.
And Jerahmeel had another wife, whose name was Atarah; she was the mother of Onam.
וַתְּהִי אִשָּׁה אַחֶרֶת לִירַחְמְאֵל וּשְׁמָהּ עֲטָרָה הִיא אֵם אוֹנָם׃
Atara in Hebrew
Atara is written עטרה in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֲטָרָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- טTet
- רResh
- הHe
Gematria value: 284 (Ayin 70 + Tet 9 + Resh 200 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningcrown
- Pronunciationah-tah-RAH
- Hebrewעטרה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Atara 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 Atara
What does the name Atara mean?
Atara means a crown, an adornment of honor. In the Bible, Atarah was the wife of Jerahmeel, and in the language of the Sages the crown is a symbol of royalty.
How do you pronounce Atara?
Atara is pronounced ah-tah-RAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Atara in Hebrew?
Atara is written עטרה in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֲטָרָה).
Is Atara a biblical name?
Yes. Atara appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Chronicles 2:26.
What is the gematria of Atara?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling עטרה adds up to 284 (Ayin 70 + Tet 9 + Resh 200 + He 5).
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