Yaar: meaning of the Hebrew name
יַעַר
Pronounced YAH-ar
- Unisex
- Hebrew
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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