Nahara
Meaning of Nahara
Nahara, a Hebrew feminine name pronounced nah-HAH-rah (/naˈhaʀa/), derives from the Semitic n-h-r root that connotes water and light, often meaning “river” or “illumination” in biblical contexts. Historically appearing as a toponym in Old Testament passages, the name’s streamlined three-syllable form carries both clarity and resonance. In the United States, Nahara has ranked within the top 1,000 girls’ names since 2005, peaking at 919th in 2022 and recording 15 births (rank 935) in 2024. Its seamless fusion of ancient heritage and crisp phonetics has attracted Latin American parents drawn to its rhythmic quality and cultural depth. As a choice that balances rarity with familiarity, Nahara offers modern families a name grounded in tradition yet poised for contemporary use.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as nah-HAH-rah (/naˈhaʀa/)
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