Sahar: meaning of the Hebrew name
סַהַר
Pronounced SA-har
- Unisex
- Hebrew
- #130 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Sahar
Sahar is the crescent of the young moon. The word appears in the Song of Songs in the phrase agan ha-sahar, "a round goblet," and the name evokes night and soft light. Used for both boys and girls.
Sahar in Hebrew
Sahar is written סהר in Hebrew (with vowel points: סַהַר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- סSamekh
- הHe
- רResh
Gematria value: 265 (Samekh 60 + He 5 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningcrescent moon
- PronunciationSA-har
- Hebrewסהר
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Sahar ranked #130 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (123 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #123, in 2015.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 130 | 123 |
| 2023 | 135 | 116 |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | 149 | 108 |
| 2018 | 136 | 125 |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | 130 | 137 |
| 2015 | 123 | 138 |
| 2014 | 131 | 127 |
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 Sahar
What does the name Sahar mean?
Sahar is the crescent of the young moon. The word appears in the Song of Songs in the phrase agan ha-sahar, "a round goblet," and the name evokes night and soft light. Used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Sahar?
Sahar is pronounced SA-har in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Sahar in Hebrew?
Sahar is written סהר in Hebrew (with vowel points: סַהַר).
How popular is the name Sahar in Israel?
In 2024, Sahar ranked #130 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (123 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #123, in 2015. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Sahar?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling סהר adds up to 265 (Samekh 60 + He 5 + Resh 200).
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