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Naarah
Naarai, young person
נַעֲרָה
Naarah (Hebrew: נַעֲרָה) means “Naarai, young person”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 2 verses across 1 book of the Bible. In 2025 it was given to 16 children in the United States. Use is rising. Appears with Ahuzzam in 1 Chronicles 4.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Naarah
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 2 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 16 | Rising |
| All-time total | 238 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 23 in 2019 | Its highest year on record |
| Ten-year trend | +257% | Change in share of births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 4:5 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 4:6 |
| Cross-references | 3 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Temeni co-occurrence Appears with Temeni in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Hepher co-occurrence Appears with Hepher in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Ahuzzam co-occurrence Appears with Ahuzzam in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Haahashtari co-occurrence Appears with Haahashtari in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Ashhur co-occurrence Appears with Ashhur in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Helah co-occurrence Appears with Helah in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Tekoa co-occurrence Appears with Tekoa in 1 Chronicles 4.
Origin & meaning
Naarah was one of the two wives of Ashhur, the father (ie founder) of Tekoa, mentioned in the genealogy of Judah.
The biblical story
Naarah is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.4.5-6 as one of the two wives of Ashhur, the father (ie founder) of Tekoa. This reference appears in a genealogical record that traces the descendants of Judah, providing insight into the family lines within the tribe.
According to the text, Ashhur had two wives, Helah and Naarah. Naarah gave birth to Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the sons of Naarah, indicating that she played a role in the growth and development of Ashhur's family.
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 4 lists several generations of Judahites, focusing on the descendants of various clans and families within the tribe. The mention of Naarah and her sons serves to provide a more detailed record of Ashhur's family line and their contributions to the tribe of Judah.
Apart from being listed as the wife of Ashhur and the mother of four sons, no additional information is provided about Naarah's life, character, or other roles she may have played. Her inclusion in the genealogy highlights the importance of family relationships and the recognition of the role women played in the growth and continuity of the tribal lineage.
Key verses
Naarah appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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And Ashur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.
1 Chronicles 4:5 -
And Naarah bare him Ahuzam, and Hepher, and Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the sons of Naarah.
1 Chronicles 4:6
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1 Chronicles (2)
- 1 Chronicles 4:5
- 1 Chronicles 4:6