Atara
Atara is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Crown”.
| Meaning | Crown |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | עֲטָרָה |
| Pronunciation | ah-tah-RAH |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | Israel, United States |
Meaning and origin of Atara
Atara is the Hebrew word for a crown or wreath. In the Bible Atarah is the wife of Jerahmeel in 1 Chronicles 2:26, and the word appears in Proverbs 12:4, 'a woman of valour is the crown of her husband'. An atara is also the decorative band sewn onto the top of a tallit, the prayer shawl. The name is used in Israel and among religious Jewish families elsewhere.
Is Atara a Jewish name?
Atara is a Jewish name with biblical roots; it appears as a personal name in Chronicles and as the image of the worthy wife in Proverbs.
How popular is Atara?
Moderately used in Israel and in Orthodox communities abroad.
Gifts with the name Atara
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Spellings and variants of Atara
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Atara mean?
Atara means 'Crown'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Atara a Jewish name?
Atara is a Jewish name with biblical roots; it appears as a personal name in Chronicles and as the image of the worthy wife in Proverbs.
How do you pronounce Atara?
Atara is pronounced ah-tah-RAH.
Is Atara a boy or girl name?
Atara is usually a girl name.