Zohar

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Pronounced ZOH-har /ˈzoʊ.hɑr/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Zohar, meaning 'light,' 'splendor,' or 'brightness.' It is also the title of the foundational Kabbalistic text, the Zohar — a resonance worth noting respectfully. A luminous heritage name.Medium

In 30 seconds: Zohar is a Hebrew name meaning 'light, splendor, brightness' (said 'ZOH-har'). It also names the foundational Kabbalah text.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew Zohar, meaning 'light,' 'splendor,' or 'brightness.' It is also the title of the foundational Kabbalistic text, the Zohar — a resonance worth noting respectfully. A luminous heritage name.

U.S. rank (2025)#6445 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 124

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Zohar comes from the Hebrew for 'light' or 'splendor,' appearing as a biblical name and, more famously, as the title of the foundational text of Kabbalah, the mystical Zohar. Used in Israel for boys and girls alike, it carries deep luminous resonance, which we note respectfully (said 'ZOH-har').

Its tie to the Kabbalistic Zohar gives the name unusual spiritual weight. Radiant, ancient, and meaningful.

Did you know? Zohar means 'radiance' in Hebrew and lends its name to the Zohar, the central work of Kabbalah — a resonance we note respectfully (said 'ZOH-har').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Zohar — Hebrew 'light, splendor'; also the Kabbalah text (noted respectfully)

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zohar mean?

Zohar is a Hebrew name meaning 'light,' 'splendor,' or 'brightness.' It is also the title of the foundational Kabbalah text.

How do you pronounce Zohar?

It's said ZOH-har /ˈzoʊ.hɑr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zohar a boy or girl name?

Zohar is used here as a boy's name; in Israel it is used for girls as well.

How popular is Zohar?

Zohar is a rare name for boys in the U.S., most familiar within Hebrew and Israeli families.