Irad: meaning of the Hebrew name
עִירָד
Pronounced ee-RAD
Meaning of Irad
Irad is an ancient biblical name from the first generations of humanity. He was the son of Enoch and the grandson of Cain.
And unto Enoch was born Irad; and Irad begot Mehujael; and Mehujael begot Methushael; and Methushael begot Lamech.
וַיִּוָּלֵד לַחֲנוֹךְ אֶת־עִירָד וְעִירָד יָלַד אֶת־מְחוּיָאֵל וּמְחִיָּיאֵל יָלַד אֶת־מְתוּשָׁאֵל וּמְתוּשָׁאֵל יָלַד אֶת־לָמֶךְ׃
Irad in Hebrew
Irad is written עירד in Hebrew (with vowel points: עִירָד). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- יYod
- רResh
- דDalet
Gematria value: 284 (Ayin 70 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + Dalet 4)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningancient biblical name
- Pronunciationee-RAD
- Hebrewעירד
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Irad 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 Irad
What does the name Irad mean?
Irad is an ancient biblical name from the first generations of humanity. He was the son of Enoch and the grandson of Cain.
How do you pronounce Irad?
Irad is pronounced ee-RAD in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Irad in Hebrew?
Irad is written עירד in Hebrew (with vowel points: עִירָד).
Is Irad a biblical name?
Yes. Irad appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 4:18.
What is the gematria of Irad?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling עירד adds up to 284 (Ayin 70 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + Dalet 4).
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