Smadar: meaning of the Hebrew name

סְמָדַר

Pronounced sma-DAR

Meaning of Smadar

Smadar is the tender blossom of the grapevine, just before the grapes begin to form. It is a beautiful word from the Song of Songs: "the vines in blossom give off their fragrance."

The fig-tree putteth forth her green figs, And the vines in blossom give forth their fragrance. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away.

הַתְּאֵנָה חָנְטָה פַגֶּיהָ וְהַגְּפָנִים סְמָדַר נָתְנוּ רֵיחַ קוּמִי לָךְ רַעְיָתִי יָפָתִי וּלְכִי־לָךְ׃

Smadar in Hebrew

Smadar is written סמדר in Hebrew (with vowel points: סְמָדַר). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • סSamekh
  • מMem
  • דDalet
  • רResh

Gematria value: 304 (Samekh 60 + Mem 40 + Dalet 4 + Resh 200)

About the name

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginHebrew
  • Meaninggrape blossom
  • Pronunciationsma-DAR
  • Hebrewסמדר
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Smadar 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 Smadar

What does the name Smadar mean?

Smadar is the tender blossom of the grapevine, just before the grapes begin to form. It is a beautiful word from the Song of Songs: "the vines in blossom give off their fragrance."

How do you pronounce Smadar?

Smadar is pronounced sma-DAR in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Smadar in Hebrew?

Smadar is written סמדר in Hebrew (with vowel points: סְמָדַר).

Is Smadar a biblical name?

Yes. Smadar appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Song of Songs 2:13.

What is the gematria of Smadar?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling סמדר adds up to 304 (Samekh 60 + Mem 40 + Dalet 4 + Resh 200).

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This name in Hebrew: סמדר