Zohar
ZOH-har
Zohar is a unisex name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A Hebrew name meaning 'light' or 'brilliance'. It is also the name of a foundational text of Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism.”. It currently ranks #12113 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2007.
What Zohar Means
“A Hebrew name meaning 'light' or 'brilliance'. It is also the name of a foundational text of Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism.”
The Story of Zohar
This name shines with ancient wisdom and brilliant light, a luminous presence waiting to be claimed by your child.
Zohar is a Hebrew name meaning 'light' or 'brilliance,' evoking radiance and illumination. It is famously the name of the foundational text of Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism, lending it profound spiritual and intellectual depth. First recorded in data around 1997, it has maintained a steady presence, peaking around 2007, carrying its radiant meaning from ancient texts into modern times.
When you consider your child, Zohar, this name feels infused with a deep, inner radiance and intelligence. Saying it aloud has a resonant, luminous quality, suggesting a mind that perceives light and depth. It’s a name for someone who will bring clarity and a spiritual awareness to the world, a guiding light. You’ll feel its profound glow as you write it on their birth card.
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Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#27 in 2007
Total Births
301
First Recorded
1997
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