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Zohar
Pronounced ZOH-har /ˈzoʊ.hɑːr/Medium
Meaning: From the Hebrew Zohar, 'light; splendor; radiance; brilliance.' The word also names the Zohar, the foundational text of Kabbalah, which we note respectfully. A unisex Hebrew name.Medium
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History & Origin
Zohar comes from the Hebrew for 'light; splendor; brilliance'; the word also names the Zohar, the foundational Kabbalah text, which we note respectfully. A unisex name — rare in the U.S. (said 'ZOH-har').
It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Jewish families, for girls and boys alike. Rare, luminous, and meaning-rich.
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What does the name Zohar mean?
Zohar is Hebrew for 'light; splendor; radiance'; it also names the central Kabbalah text, which we note respectfully.
How do you pronounce Zohar?
It's said ZOH-har /ˈzoʊ.hɑːr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Zohar a boy or girl name?
Zohar is a unisex Hebrew name, used here for a girl.
How popular is Zohar?
Zohar is a rare name in the U.S.