Netzer: meaning of the Hebrew name
נֵצֶר
Pronounced NEH-tser
Meaning of Netzer
Netzer is a young branch sprouting from a tree trunk. It comes from the verse "a branch shall grow out of his roots", and stands for continuity and renewal.
And there shall come forth a shoot out of the stock of Jesse, And a twig shall grow forth out of his roots.
וְיָצָא חֹטֶר מִגֵּזַע יִשָׁי וְנֵצֶר מִשׇּׁרָשָׁיו יִפְרֶה׃
Netzer in Hebrew
Netzer is written נצר in Hebrew (with vowel points: נֵצֶר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- צTsadi
- רResh
Gematria value: 340 (Nun 50 + Tsadi 90 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningyoung shoot
- PronunciationNEH-tser
- Hebrewנצר
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Netzer 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 Netzer
What does the name Netzer mean?
Netzer is a young branch sprouting from a tree trunk. It comes from the verse "a branch shall grow out of his roots", and stands for continuity and renewal.
How do you pronounce Netzer?
Netzer is pronounced NEH-tser in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Netzer in Hebrew?
Netzer is written נצר in Hebrew (with vowel points: נֵצֶר).
Is Netzer a biblical name?
Yes. Netzer appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Isaiah 11:1.
What is the gematria of Netzer?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נצר adds up to 340 (Nun 50 + Tsadi 90 + Resh 200).
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