Zohar: meaning of the Hebrew name
זוֹהַר
Pronounced ZO-har
Meaning of Zohar
Zohar means radiant, shining light, as in the Book of Daniel: "And the wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament."
And they that are wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn the many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.
וְהַמַּשְׂכִּלִים יַזְהִרוּ כְּזֹהַר הָרָקִיעַ וּמַצְדִּיקֵי הָרַבִּים כַּכּוֹכָבִים לְעוֹלָם וָעֶד׃
Zohar in Hebrew
Zohar is written זוהר in Hebrew (with vowel points: זוֹהַר). Other spellings: זהר. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- זZayin
- וVav
- הHe
- רResh
Gematria value: 218 (Zayin 7 + Vav 6 + He 5 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningradiance
- PronunciationZO-har
- Hebrewזוהר
- Syllables2
- Other spellingsזהר
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Zohar ranked #117 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (129 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #83, in 2017.
Zohar last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2018, at #135 (125 babies).
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (girls) | Babies | Rank (boys) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 117 | 129 | - | - |
| 2023 | 121 | 130 | - | - |
| 2022 | 112 | 153 | - | - |
| 2021 | 105 | 164 | - | - |
| 2020 | 90 | 187 | - | - |
| 2019 | 90 | 193 | - | - |
| 2018 | 91 | 198 | 135 | 125 |
| 2017 | 83 | 215 | 144 | 115 |
| 2016 | 85 | 207 | 142 | 116 |
| 2015 | 88 | 208 | - | - |
| 2014 | 85 | 210 | - | - |
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 Zohar
What does the name Zohar mean?
Zohar means radiant, shining light, as in the Book of Daniel: "And the wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament."
How do you pronounce Zohar?
Zohar is pronounced ZO-har in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Zohar in Hebrew?
Zohar is written זוהר in Hebrew (with vowel points: זוֹהַר). Other spellings: זהר.
Is Zohar a biblical name?
Yes. Zohar appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Daniel 12:3.
How popular is the name Zohar in Israel?
In 2024, Zohar ranked #117 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (129 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #83, in 2017. Zohar last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2018, at #135 (125 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Zohar?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling זוהר adds up to 218 (Zayin 7 + Vav 6 + He 5 + Resh 200).
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