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נהרה


Meaning of the name נהרה

Nehara is a unique and ancient Hebrew feminine name carrying profound meanings of light, radiance, and brilliance. The Aramaic root N-H-R refers to dazzling, brilliant light, to an inner glow that illuminates the surroundings. Unlike other names symbolizing ordinary light, Nehara expresses particularly strong and brilliant light, like the sun's radiance at noon or the sparkle of a diamond shining in the light. The name carries a poetic and delicate character, conveying warmth, optimism, and positive energy. In Jewish and Aramaic tradition, the word "nehara" appears in ancient texts as a description of divine light, spiritual illumination, and clarity of mind. In the Babylonian Talmud, written in Aramaic, the term "nehora" (a closely related Aramaic form) refers to both physical and spiritual light. The name Nehara carries this dual meaning - it symbolizes both the external light that illuminates the world and the inner light of the soul, wisdom and spiritual clarity. Women named Nehara are perceived as having luminous personalities, those who bring light and joy into others' lives. The name Nehara is relatively rare in modern Israel, which gives it uniqueness and special character. It combines feminine delicacy with spiritual strength, and is suitable for parents seeking a name with deep meaning that is not overly common. The name is easy to pronounce and remember, yet carries a classic and ancient character. In recent years, there has been a trend of returning to ancient Aramaic and Talmudic names, and Nehara fits perfectly with this zeitgeist. It expresses connection to ancient heritage, to the Aramaic language that was widespread among the Jewish people for hundreds of years, while sounding fresh and modern.

The name נהרה with vowels

נְהָרָה

The name נהרה in English

Nehara | Neharah | Nahara

נהרה is mainly suitable for

Girl

Is the name נהרה considered international

No

Origin of the name נהרה from the Bible

Genesis 1:3 - And God said, Let there be light: and there was light

Origin of the name נהרה from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, Nehara symbolizes the supernal light illuminating from high spiritual realms. The name is connected to the Sefirah of Wisdom (Chochmah) and the light of Understanding (Binah), representing spiritual illumination and deep insight. Nehara is considered a name with positive energy that attracts blessing, joy, and success.

Gematria value for the name נהרה

260

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50

נ

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5

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200

ר

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5

ה

Numerology value for the name נהרה

8

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50

נ

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5

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200

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5

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260

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2

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6

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0

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8

Famous people named נהרה

Nehara Argov - Israeli singer and musician

Names similar to נהרה

Total times the name נהרה was registered

153 times

Graph of the name נהרה

* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022