אשכר

Eshkar is an ancient and exceptionally rare Hebrew name, drawing its origins from Aramaic and ancient Hebrew culture. The name appears in Talmudic and Midrashic literature, carrying a profound meaning of reward, prize, and recompense. At its root, Eshkar is connected to the word "sachar" (שכר) - a central concept in Jewish thought expressing the principle of divine justice, whereby every good deed receives its proper reward. The name embodies the hope that the child will be worthy of good reward, merit blessing and success in life, and become a person of good deeds that bear blessed fruits. During the Talmudic period, the name Eshkar was more common among the Jews of Babylon, where Aramaic was the everyday spoken language. Many sages bore similar names incorporating the root "sachar," testifying to the importance our ancestors attributed to the concept of reward and justice. The name reflects a profound worldview according to which life is not random, but guided by divine providence that rewards each person according to their actions. Choosing this name for a child expresses the hope that he will grow to be a person of good character, whose deeds will be worthy of reward and blessing, and whose life will be filled with both spiritual and material success. Today, Eshkar is an extremely rare name, granting its bearer uniqueness and special character. It fits into the growing trend of returning to ancient and authentic Hebrew names - names that carry historical and cultural depth. In an era where many parents seek names with profound meaning and strong roots in Jewish tradition, Eshkar offers a fascinating option - a name that is both ancient and fresh, both traditional and unique. The name carries an important educational message about the value of good deeds, about faith in justice and reward, and about the hope for a life of blessing and success. It suits parents looking for a name that connects the glorious past with the present, a name that expresses eternal Jewish values in an original and unconventional way.

אֶשְׁכָּר

Eshkar | Eshcar | Ashkar

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Isaiah 40:10 - For his reward is with him, and his recompense before him

In Kabbalah, the name Eshkar symbolizes the principle of divine correction and reward. The name connects the upper world with the lower world through the concept of reward, expressing the divine flow of blessing resulting from good deeds. The letters Aleph-Shin-Kaf-Resh create a combination that expresses the way divine light is revealed in the world through human actions.

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אשר | יששכר | אשכול | אשבל