הדרה
Meaning of the name הדרה
Hadara is a magnificent Hebrew feminine name meaning "splendor," "glory," or "regal beauty." The name derives from the root H-D-R, which appears in the Bible with meanings of majesty, splendor, and honor. This is a name that expresses nobility, inner and outer beauty alike, and carries a sense of royalty and spiritual strength. The name Hadara appears in ancient Jewish literature and Talmudic sources, and was particularly common among Sephardic Jews and Middle Eastern communities throughout the generations. In Jewish culture, the name Hadara is connected to values of true beauty that is not superficial but stems from inner strength and regal character. The name recalls "hadar sukkah" - the beauty and glory that adorn the sukkah during the festival of Sukkot, and "etrog hadar" - the special citron fruit used as one of the four species. The word "hadar" appears in the Bible meaning glory and honor, as in "hadar malchut" (royal splendor) or "hadar gaon" (pride's glory). Women named Hadara are perceived as having an impressive presence, natural charisma, and beauty that radiates from within. In Midrashic and Kabbalistic literature, the concept of "hadar" refers not only to external beauty but primarily to spiritual radiance and divine presence. The name Hadara expresses the feminine quality of Shechina - the divine feminine presence in the world. Women bearing this name are considered as those who bring light, warmth, and beauty to their surroundings, possessing the ability to bestow a sense of pleasantness and honor to all who are near them. The name conveys a message of nobility of spirit, healthy pride, and self-confidence that does not depend on external validation but stems from a deep recognition of self-worth. In modern times, the name Hadara has returned to fashion in Israel as part of the renewed interest in traditional Hebrew names with deep meaning, sounding both delicate and regal at once.
The name הדרה with vowels
הֲדָרָה
The name הדרה in English
Hadara | Hadorah | Hadarah
הדרה is mainly suitable for
Girl
Is the name הדרה considered international
No
Origin of the name הדרה from the Bible
Psalms 96:6 - Honor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty are in His sanctuary
Origin of the name הדרה from Kabbalah
In Kabbalah, Hadara represents the feminine divine radiance, the Shechina illuminating the world. The name is connected to the Sefirah of Tiferet - the beauty and perfect balance between Chesed and Gevurah, expressing the divine presence revealed through beauty and harmony.
Gematria value for the name הדרה
214
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5
ה
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4
ד
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200
ר
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5
ה
Numerology value for the name הדרה
7
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5
ה
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4
ד
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200
ר
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5
ה
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214
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2
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1
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4
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7
Famous people named הדרה
Hadara Levi-Rosenberg - Israeli journalist and news anchor | Hadara Bar-Nadav - Israeli interior designer | Hadara Levi - Israeli soccer player
Total times the name הדרה was registered
175 times
Graph of the name הדרה
* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022