Ohad: meaning of the Hebrew name
אוֹהַד
Pronounced o-HAD
Meaning of Ohad
Ohad is commonly linked to ahada, affection, love and support. In the Bible, Ohad son of Simeon is counted among Jacob's descendants who went down to Egypt.
And the sons of Simeon: Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman.
וּבְנֵי שִׁמְעוֹן יְמוּאֵל וְיָמִין וְאֹהַד וְיָכִין וְצֹחַר וְשָׁאוּל בֶּן־הַכְּנַעֲנִית׃
Ohad in Hebrew
Ohad is written אוהד in Hebrew (with vowel points: אוֹהַד). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- וVav
- הHe
- דDalet
Gematria value: 16 (Alef 1 + Vav 6 + He 5 + Dalet 4)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningaffection
- Pronunciationo-HAD
- Hebrewאוהד
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Ohad last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2015, at #147 (108 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #134, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - |
| 2015 | 147 | 108 |
| 2014 | 134 | 124 |
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 Ohad
What does the name Ohad mean?
Ohad is commonly linked to ahada, affection, love and support. In the Bible, Ohad son of Simeon is counted among Jacob's descendants who went down to Egypt.
How do you pronounce Ohad?
Ohad is pronounced o-HAD in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Ohad in Hebrew?
Ohad is written אוהד in Hebrew (with vowel points: אוֹהַד).
Is Ohad a biblical name?
Yes. Ohad appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 46:10.
How popular is the name Ohad in Israel?
Ohad last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2015, at #147 (108 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #134, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Ohad?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אוהד adds up to 16 (Alef 1 + Vav 6 + He 5 + Dalet 4).
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