Sar: meaning of the Hebrew name

שר

Pronounced SAR

Meaning of Sar

Sar means a leader or nobleman, and it can also be heard as sar, sings. It is a short, strong name for a boy.

Sar in Hebrew

Sar is written שר in Hebrew. Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • שShin
  • רResh

Gematria value: 500 (Shin 300 + Resh 200)

About the name

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginModern Hebrew
  • Meaningleader
  • PronunciationSAR
  • Hebrewשר
  • Syllables1

Popularity in Israel

Sar 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 Sar

What does the name Sar mean?

Sar means a leader or nobleman, and it can also be heard as sar, sings. It is a short, strong name for a boy.

How do you pronounce Sar?

Sar is pronounced SAR in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Sar in Hebrew?

Sar is written שר in Hebrew.

What is the gematria of Sar?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שר adds up to 500 (Shin 300 + Resh 200).

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