Hadar: meaning of the Hebrew name
הָדָר
Pronounced hah-DAR
- Unisex
- Hebrew
- #70 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Hadar
Hadar means glory, beauty and splendor, as in the biblical pair hod ve-hadar. It is also the citrus fruit of the festival commandment. The name expresses nobility.
Hadar in Hebrew
Hadar is written הדר in Hebrew (with vowel points: הָדָר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- הHe
- דDalet
- רResh
Gematria value: 209 (He 5 + Dalet 4 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningsplendor
- Pronunciationhah-DAR
- Hebrewהדר
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Hadar ranked #70 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (258 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #41, in 2014.
Hadar last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2015, at #146 (109 babies).
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (girls) | Babies | Rank (boys) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 70 | 258 | - | - |
| 2023 | 69 | 257 | - | - |
| 2022 | 68 | 267 | - | - |
| 2021 | 73 | 243 | - | - |
| 2020 | 70 | 256 | - | - |
| 2019 | 65 | 294 | - | - |
| 2018 | 65 | 303 | - | - |
| 2017 | 63 | 337 | - | - |
| 2016 | 55 | 359 | - | - |
| 2015 | 49 | 376 | 146 | 109 |
| 2014 | 41 | 425 | - | - |
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 Hadar
What does the name Hadar mean?
Hadar means glory, beauty and splendor, as in the biblical pair hod ve-hadar. It is also the citrus fruit of the festival commandment. The name expresses nobility.
How do you pronounce Hadar?
Hadar is pronounced hah-DAR in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Hadar in Hebrew?
Hadar is written הדר in Hebrew (with vowel points: הָדָר).
How popular is the name Hadar in Israel?
In 2024, Hadar ranked #70 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (258 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #41, in 2014. Hadar last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2015, at #146 (109 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Hadar?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling הדר adds up to 209 (He 5 + Dalet 4 + Resh 200).
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