"young girl, maiden"
Naarah
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Naarah is an ancient Hebrew name meaning 'young girl' or 'maiden,' derived from the Hebrew root 'na'ar' (נַעַר/נַעֲרָה). In the Hebrew Bible, Naarah appears as a figure in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles — she was a wife of Ashhur and mother of several sons of the tribe of Judah. The name captures the simple, poetic quality of ancient Hebrew naming, where everyday words became enduring personal names. Its simplicity and biblical provenance give it a timeless, spiritual resonance.
Naarah is extremely rare in modern use, occasionally discovered by parents searching for authentic, uncommon biblical names. Its soft sounds and deep heritage appeal to those drawn to lesser-known Old Testament names.
Naarah appears in 1 Chronicles 4:5-6 as one of the wives of Ashhur, the father of Tekoa. The name is part of the rich tapestry of Hebrew feminine names from the ancient scriptures, carrying the gentle dignity of the Old Testament tradition.
Historical Record
Naarah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 222 babies have been named Naarah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Naarah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,937 for girl names in the US .
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- Naarah appears in 1 Chronicles 4:5 as one of the wives of Ashhur of the tribe of Judah
- The root word 'na'ar' in Hebrew refers to youth and is the basis for related words across Semitic languages
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #21,937
- Total SSA Count
- 7
- Cultural Origins
- Hebrew Jewish Biblical
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
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About the Name Naarah
Naarah is a girl name with Hebrew, Jewish, and Biblical origins . The name means "young girl, maiden" in Hebrew .
Naarah is currently ranked #21,937 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Naarah has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Naarah include Nara and Naara. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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