Bar: meaning of the Hebrew name
בַּר
Pronounced BAR
- Unisex
- Hebrew
- #95 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Bar
Bar means grain and purity, as in bar levav, pure of heart, and in Aramaic it means son. A short, clear name that expresses cleanliness and simplicity.
Bar in Hebrew
Bar is written בר in Hebrew (with vowel points: בַּר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- בBet
- רResh
Gematria value: 202 (Bet 2 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaninggrain and purity
- PronunciationBAR
- Hebrewבר
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Bar ranked #95 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (175 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #90, in 2022 and 2023.
In 2024, Bar ranked #113 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (132 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #95, in 2019.
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (boys) | Babies | Rank (girls) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 95 | 175 | 113 | 132 |
| 2023 | 90 | 180 | 120 | 133 |
| 2022 | 90 | 186 | 123 | 132 |
| 2021 | 99 | 186 | 96 | 187 |
| 2020 | 119 | 149 | 103 | 161 |
| 2019 | 108 | 172 | 95 | 181 |
| 2018 | 115 | 159 | 98 | 187 |
| 2017 | 125 | 142 | 108 | 165 |
| 2016 | 138 | 123 | 114 | 130 |
| 2015 | 130 | 130 | 105 | 160 |
| 2014 | 149 | 109 | 108 | 154 |
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 Bar
What does the name Bar mean?
Bar means grain and purity, as in bar levav, pure of heart, and in Aramaic it means son. A short, clear name that expresses cleanliness and simplicity.
How do you pronounce Bar?
Bar is pronounced BAR in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Bar in Hebrew?
Bar is written בר in Hebrew (with vowel points: בַּר).
How popular is the name Bar in Israel?
In 2024, Bar ranked #95 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (175 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #90, in 2022 and 2023. In 2024, Bar ranked #113 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (132 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #95, in 2019. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Bar?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling בר adds up to 202 (Bet 2 + Resh 200).
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