Tohar: meaning of the Hebrew name
טֹהַר
Pronounced TO-har
- Unisex
- Hebrew
- #53 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Tohar
Tohar is written טוהר or טהר in Hebrew. These are spellings of the same name.
טוהר Unisex, Hebrew
Tohar means purity and clarity of soul, as in the phrase from Exodus "like the very heaven for clearness." The name expresses innocence and brightness, for boys and girls.
טהר Girl, Hebrew
Tohar means purity and cleanness. The word appears in the scene at Mount Sinai: "like the very heaven for clearness (latohar)." A name that expresses clarity and innocence.
Tohar in Hebrew
Tohar is written טוהר in Hebrew (with vowel points: טֹהַר). Other spellings: טהר. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- טTet
- וVav
- הHe
- רResh
Gematria value: 220 (Tet 9 + Vav 6 + He 5 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningpurity
- PronunciationTO-har
- Hebrewטוהר
- Syllables2
- Other spellingsטהר
Popularity in Israel
טוהר
In 2024, Tohar (טוהר) ranked #53 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (354 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #34, in 2018 and 2019.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53 | 354 |
| 2023 | 42 | 414 |
| 2022 | 49 | 370 |
| 2021 | 50 | 372 |
| 2020 | 49 | 364 |
| 2019 | 34 | 470 |
| 2018 | 34 | 496 |
| 2017 | 53 | 379 |
| 2016 | 50 | 389 |
| 2015 | 53 | 367 |
| 2014 | 54 | 355 |
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 Tohar
What does the name Tohar mean?
Tohar means purity and clarity of soul, as in the phrase from Exodus "like the very heaven for clearness." The name expresses innocence and brightness, for boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Tohar?
Tohar is pronounced TO-har in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Tohar in Hebrew?
Tohar is written טוהר in Hebrew (with vowel points: טֹהַר). Other spellings: טהר.
How popular is the name Tohar in Israel?
In 2024, Tohar (טוהר) ranked #53 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (354 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #34, in 2018 and 2019. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Tohar?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling טוהר adds up to 220 (Tet 9 + Vav 6 + He 5 + Resh 200).
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