Matar: meaning of the Hebrew name
מָטָר
Pronounced mah-TAHR
- Unisex
- Hebrew
Meaning of Matar
Matar is heavy rain that soaks the earth. A biblical word of blessing and abundance: "I will give the rain of your land in its season." Used for both boys and girls.
Matar in Hebrew
Matar is written מטר in Hebrew (with vowel points: מָטָר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- טTet
- רResh
Gematria value: 249 (Mem 40 + Tet 9 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningrain
- Pronunciationmah-TAHR
- Hebrewמטר
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Matar 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 Matar
What does the name Matar mean?
Matar is heavy rain that soaks the earth. A biblical word of blessing and abundance: "I will give the rain of your land in its season." Used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Matar?
Matar is pronounced mah-TAHR in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Matar in Hebrew?
Matar is written מטר in Hebrew (with vowel points: מָטָר).
What is the gematria of Matar?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מטר adds up to 249 (Mem 40 + Tet 9 + Resh 200).
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