Dar: meaning of the Hebrew name
דַּר
Pronounced DAHR
- Unisex
- Hebrew
Meaning of Dar
Dar is mother-of-pearl, a decorative stone mentioned in the Book of Esther in the description of the king's palace floor. A short name for boys and girls, gleaming like a pearl.
Dar in Hebrew
Dar is written דר in Hebrew (with vowel points: דַּר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- דDalet
- רResh
Gematria value: 204 (Dalet 4 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningmother-of-pearl
- PronunciationDAHR
- Hebrewדר
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
Dar 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 Dar
What does the name Dar mean?
Dar is mother-of-pearl, a decorative stone mentioned in the Book of Esther in the description of the king's palace floor. A short name for boys and girls, gleaming like a pearl.
How do you pronounce Dar?
Dar is pronounced DAHR in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Dar in Hebrew?
Dar is written דר in Hebrew (with vowel points: דַּר).
What is the gematria of Dar?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling דר adds up to 204 (Dalet 4 + Resh 200).
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