Iyar: meaning of the Hebrew name

אִיָּר

Pronounced ee-YAHR

Meaning of Iyar

Iyar is the spring month that falls between Passover and Shavuot. A modern name given to children born during this month, for boys and girls alike.

Iyar in Hebrew

Iyar is written אייר in Hebrew (with vowel points: אִיָּר). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • אAlef
  • יYod
  • יYod
  • רResh

Gematria value: 221 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Yod 10 + Resh 200)

About the name

  • GenderUnisex
  • OriginModern Hebrew
  • Meaningthe month of Iyar
  • Pronunciationee-YAHR
  • Hebrewאייר
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Iyar 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 Iyar

What does the name Iyar mean?

Iyar is the spring month that falls between Passover and Shavuot. A modern name given to children born during this month, for boys and girls alike.

How do you pronounce Iyar?

Iyar is pronounced ee-YAHR in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Iyar in Hebrew?

Iyar is written אייר in Hebrew (with vowel points: אִיָּר).

What is the gematria of Iyar?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אייר adds up to 221 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Yod 10 + Resh 200).

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This name in Hebrew: אייר