Noar comes from Hebrew no'ar/na'ar, 'youth; a young man, a lad, a youngster' (and sometimes folk-linked to noor, 'light'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, soft, modern Israeli name (said 'NOH-ar').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish/Israeli families. Rare, youth at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Noar (no'ar/na'ar) means 'youth; a young man, a lad' in Hebrew — a crisp, modern Israeli name (sometimes also linked to noor, 'light'; the gloss is layered, which we note; said 'NOH-ar').

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References — Noar — routes layered

Variations

NoorNaar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Noar mean?

Noar is Hebrew for 'youth; a young man' (sometimes linked to 'light'); the gloss is layered.

How do you pronounce Noar?

It's said NOH-ar /ˈnoʊ.ɑr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Noar a boy or girl name?

Noar is a boy's name.

How popular is Noar?

Noar is a rare name in the U.S.