Dor: meaning of the Hebrew name
דּוֹר
Pronounced DOR
- Boy
- Hebrew
- #77 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Dor
Dor means a generation, the chain of generations and continuity, from the verse "One generation shall praise Your works to another." The name expresses tradition and continuity.
Dor in Hebrew
Dor is written דור in Hebrew (with vowel points: דּוֹר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- דDalet
- וVav
- רResh
Gematria value: 210 (Dalet 4 + Vav 6 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaninggeneration
- PronunciationDOR
- Hebrewדור
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Dor ranked #77 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (230 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #61, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 77 | 230 |
| 2023 | 78 | 221 |
| 2022 | 72 | 230 |
| 2021 | 64 | 271 |
| 2020 | 72 | 235 |
| 2019 | 79 | 225 |
| 2018 | 71 | 243 |
| 2017 | 85 | 222 |
| 2016 | 75 | 249 |
| 2015 | 72 | 241 |
| 2014 | 61 | 327 |
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 Dor
What does the name Dor mean?
Dor means a generation, the chain of generations and continuity, from the verse "One generation shall praise Your works to another." The name expresses tradition and continuity.
How do you pronounce Dor?
Dor is pronounced DOR in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Dor in Hebrew?
Dor is written דור in Hebrew (with vowel points: דּוֹר).
How popular is the name Dor in Israel?
In 2024, Dor ranked #77 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (230 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #61, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Dor?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling דור adds up to 210 (Dalet 4 + Vav 6 + Resh 200).
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