Nehara: meaning of the Hebrew name
נְהָרָה
Pronounced ne-ha-RAH
Meaning of Nehara
Nehara means light, radiance and brightness. It is a biblical word from the Book of Job, where it refers to the light of day.
Let that day be darkness; Let not God inquire after it from above, Neither let the light shine upon it.
הַיּוֹם הַהוּא יְהִי־חֹשֶׁךְ אַל־יִדְרְשֵׁהוּ אֱלוֹהַּ מִמַּעַל וְאַל־תּוֹפַע עָלָיו נְהָרָה׃
Nehara in Hebrew
Nehara is written נהרה in Hebrew (with vowel points: נְהָרָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- הHe
- רResh
- הHe
Gematria value: 260 (Nun 50 + He 5 + Resh 200 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaninglight
- Pronunciationne-ha-RAH
- Hebrewנהרה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Nehara 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 Nehara
What does the name Nehara mean?
Nehara means light, radiance and brightness. It is a biblical word from the Book of Job, where it refers to the light of day.
How do you pronounce Nehara?
Nehara is pronounced ne-ha-RAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Nehara in Hebrew?
Nehara is written נהרה in Hebrew (with vowel points: נְהָרָה).
Is Nehara a biblical name?
Yes. Nehara appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Job 3:4.
What is the gematria of Nehara?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נהרה adds up to 260 (Nun 50 + He 5 + Resh 200 + He 5).
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