Nahar: meaning of the Hebrew name
נָהָר
Pronounced na-HAR
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Nahar
Nahar is the Hebrew word for a river, a large and abundant stream of water. As a nature name for boys, it suggests flow, vitality and constant movement.
Nahar in Hebrew
Nahar is written נהר in Hebrew (with vowel points: נָהָר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- הHe
- רResh
Gematria value: 255 (Nun 50 + He 5 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningriver
- Pronunciationna-HAR
- Hebrewנהר
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Nahar 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 Nahar
What does the name Nahar mean?
Nahar is the Hebrew word for a river, a large and abundant stream of water. As a nature name for boys, it suggests flow, vitality and constant movement.
How do you pronounce Nahar?
Nahar is pronounced na-HAR in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Nahar in Hebrew?
Nahar is written נהר in Hebrew (with vowel points: נָהָר).
What is the gematria of Nahar?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נהר adds up to 255 (Nun 50 + He 5 + Resh 200).
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