Eshchar: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֶשְׁחָר
Pronounced esh-KHAR
- Boy
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Eshchar
Eshchar is a shrub native to the Land of Israel, and the name recalls shachar, the first light of morning. A rare and fresh Israeli nature name.
Eshchar in Hebrew
Eshchar is written אשחר in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶשְׁחָר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- שShin
- חHet
- רResh
Gematria value: 509 (Alef 1 + Shin 300 + Het 8 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningdawn
- Pronunciationesh-KHAR
- Hebrewאשחר
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Eshchar 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 Eshchar
What does the name Eshchar mean?
Eshchar is a shrub native to the Land of Israel, and the name recalls shachar, the first light of morning. A rare and fresh Israeli nature name.
How do you pronounce Eshchar?
Eshchar is pronounced esh-KHAR in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Eshchar in Hebrew?
Eshchar is written אשחר in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶשְׁחָר).
What is the gematria of Eshchar?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אשחר adds up to 509 (Alef 1 + Shin 300 + Het 8 + Resh 200).
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