Yaar: meaning of the Hebrew name

יַעַר

Pronounced YAH-ar

Meaning of Yaar

Yaar means a forest, a great stand of trees and a symbol of wild nature, rootedness and growth. An Israeli nature name for boys and girls.

Yaar in Hebrew

Yaar is written יער in Hebrew (with vowel points: יַעַר). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • יYod
  • עAyin
  • רResh

Gematria value: 280 (Yod 10 + Ayin 70 + Resh 200)

About the name

  • GenderUnisex
  • OriginHebrew
  • Meaningforest
  • PronunciationYAH-ar
  • Hebrewיער
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Yaar 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 Yaar

What does the name Yaar mean?

Yaar means a forest, a great stand of trees and a symbol of wild nature, rootedness and growth. An Israeli nature name for boys and girls.

How do you pronounce Yaar?

Yaar is pronounced YAH-ar in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Yaar in Hebrew?

Yaar is written יער in Hebrew (with vowel points: יַעַר).

What is the gematria of Yaar?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יער adds up to 280 (Yod 10 + Ayin 70 + Resh 200).

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This name in Hebrew: יער