Eshchar: meaning of the Hebrew name

אֶשְׁחָר

Pronounced esh-KHAR

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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This name in Hebrew: אשחר