Zerach: meaning of the Hebrew name
זֶרַח
Pronounced ZE-rakh
Meaning of Zerach
Sunrise, the breaking of light. Zerach son of Judah and Tamar was the twin brother of Peretz.
And afterward came out his brother, that had the scarlet thread upon his hand; and his name was called Zerah.
וְאַחַר יָצָא אָחִיו אֲשֶׁר עַל־יָדוֹ הַשָּׁנִי וַיִּקְרָא שְׁמוֹ זָרַח׃
Zerach in Hebrew
Zerach is written זרח in Hebrew (with vowel points: זֶרַח). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- זZayin
- רResh
- חHet
Gematria value: 215 (Zayin 7 + Resh 200 + Het 8)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningsunrise
- PronunciationZE-rakh
- Hebrewזרח
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Zerach 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 Zerach
What does the name Zerach mean?
Sunrise, the breaking of light. Zerach son of Judah and Tamar was the twin brother of Peretz.
How do you pronounce Zerach?
Zerach is pronounced ZE-rakh in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Zerach in Hebrew?
Zerach is written זרח in Hebrew (with vowel points: זֶרַח).
Is Zerach a biblical name?
Yes. Zerach appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 38:30.
What is the gematria of Zerach?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling זרח adds up to 215 (Zayin 7 + Resh 200 + Het 8).
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