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Arad
a wild ass; a dragon
עֲרָד
Arad (Hebrew: עֲרָד) means “a wild ass; a dragon”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at 1 Chronicles 8:15. In 2025 it was given to 11 children in the United States. Appears with Eder in 1 Chronicles 8.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Arad
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 11 | Steady |
| All-time total | 163 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 13 in 2015 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | CA | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 8:15 |
Origin & meaning
Arad was a Benjamite, one of the sons of Beriah.
The biblical story
Arad is mentioned only once in the Bible, in 1Ch.8.15, as one of the sons of Beriah, a Benjamite. He is listed among the descendants of Benjamin who lived in Jerusalem. No further information is provided about Arad in the biblical text. His name means "wild donkey" in Hebrew.
Key verses
Arad appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And Zebadiah, and Arad, and Ader,
1 Chronicles 8:15
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 8:15