Naor: meaning of the Hebrew name
נָאוֹר
Pronounced nah-OR
Meaning of Naor
Naor means lit up and full of light, as in Psalms: "You are resplendent, mighty." A boy's name that expresses enlightenment, clarity and nobility of spirit.
Glorious art Thou and excellent, coming down from the mountains of prey.
נָאוֹר אַתָּה אַדִּיר מֵהַרְרֵי־טָרֶף׃
Naor in Hebrew
Naor is written נאור in Hebrew (with vowel points: נָאוֹר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- אAlef
- וVav
- רResh
Gematria value: 257 (Nun 50 + Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningenlightened, full of light
- Pronunciationnah-OR
- Hebrewנאור
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Naor 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 Naor
What does the name Naor mean?
Naor means lit up and full of light, as in Psalms: "You are resplendent, mighty." A boy's name that expresses enlightenment, clarity and nobility of spirit.
How do you pronounce Naor?
Naor is pronounced nah-OR in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Naor in Hebrew?
Naor is written נאור in Hebrew (with vowel points: נָאוֹר).
Is Naor a biblical name?
Yes. Naor appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Psalms 76:5.
What is the gematria of Naor?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נאור adds up to 257 (Nun 50 + Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200).
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