Shachar: meaning of the Hebrew name
שַׁחַר
Pronounced SHAH-khar
- Unisex
- Hebrew
- #68 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Shachar
Shachar is dawn, the light of the rising morning, the moment when night retreats and a new day is born. A name for boys and girls.
Shachar in Hebrew
Shachar is written שחר in Hebrew (with vowel points: שַׁחַר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- חHet
- רResh
Gematria value: 508 (Shin 300 + Het 8 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningdawn
- PronunciationSHAH-khar
- Hebrewשחר
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Shachar ranked #68 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (258 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #63, in 2015 and 2017.
In 2024, Shachar ranked #80 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (220 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #70, in 2018.
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (boys) | Babies | Rank (girls) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 68 | 258 | 80 | 220 |
| 2023 | 72 | 231 | 86 | 202 |
| 2022 | 66 | 256 | 89 | 209 |
| 2021 | 68 | 265 | 74 | 239 |
| 2020 | 66 | 255 | 86 | 196 |
| 2019 | 69 | 253 | 77 | 232 |
| 2018 | 66 | 288 | 70 | 274 |
| 2017 | 63 | 300 | 75 | 243 |
| 2016 | 68 | 271 | 73 | 263 |
| 2015 | 63 | 287 | 75 | 269 |
| 2014 | 66 | 292 | 79 | 237 |
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 Shachar
What does the name Shachar mean?
Shachar is dawn, the light of the rising morning, the moment when night retreats and a new day is born. A name for boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Shachar?
Shachar is pronounced SHAH-khar in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shachar in Hebrew?
Shachar is written שחר in Hebrew (with vowel points: שַׁחַר).
How popular is the name Shachar in Israel?
In 2024, Shachar ranked #68 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (258 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #63, in 2015 and 2017. In 2024, Shachar ranked #80 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (220 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #70, in 2018. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Shachar?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שחר adds up to 508 (Shin 300 + Het 8 + Resh 200).
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