Peer: meaning of the Hebrew name
פְּאֵר
Pronounced pe-ER
- Unisex
- Hebrew
Meaning of Peer
Peer means glory, splendor and majesty. A biblical word that expresses sublime beauty and honor, used for both boys and girls.
Peer in Hebrew
Peer is written פאר in Hebrew (with vowel points: פְּאֵר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- פPe
- אAlef
- רResh
Gematria value: 281 (Pe 80 + Alef 1 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningsplendor
- Pronunciationpe-ER
- Hebrewפאר
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Peer last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2023, at #144 (106 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | 144 | 106 |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - |
| 2015 | - | - |
| 2014 | - | - |
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 Peer
What does the name Peer mean?
Peer means glory, splendor and majesty. A biblical word that expresses sublime beauty and honor, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Peer?
Peer is pronounced pe-ER in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Peer in Hebrew?
Peer is written פאר in Hebrew (with vowel points: פְּאֵר).
How popular is the name Peer in Israel?
Peer last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2023, at #144 (106 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Peer?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling פאר adds up to 281 (Pe 80 + Alef 1 + Resh 200).
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