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Dara
Dara
דָּרַע da.ra
Dara (Hebrew: דָּרַע, da.ra) is a biblical name; its Hebrew etymology is not securely established. It appears once, at 1 Chronicles 2:6. In 2025 it was given to 255 children in the United States. Use is rising. Around 14,547 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears with Calcol in 1 Chronicles 2.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Dara
son of Zerah
Scripture against society
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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 | 255 | Rising |
| All-time total | 14,547 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 466 in 1981 | Its highest year on record |
| Ten-year trend | +282% | Change in share of births |
| Strongest state | CA | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 2:6 |
| Cross-references | 8 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Calcol co-occurrence Appears with Calcol in 1 Chronicles 2.
- Heman co-occurrence Appears with Heman in 1 Chronicles 2.
- Darda co-occurrence Appears with Darda in 1 Chronicles 2.
- Ethan co-occurrence Appears with Ethan in 1 Chronicles 2.
- Zabdi co-occurrence Appears with Zabdi in 1 Chronicles 2.
- Zerah co-occurrence Appears with Zerah in 1 Chronicles 2.
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.6;
son of: Zerah (H2226I);
brother of: Zabdi (H2067), Ethan (H0387H), Heman (H1968H) and Calcol (H3633H)
§ Dara = "the arm"
a son of Zerah
Dara was a son of Zerah and grandson of Judah.
The biblical story
Dara is mentioned in 1Ch.2.6 as one of the five sons of Zerah, along with Zimri, Ethan, Heman, and Calcol. Zerah was one of the twin sons of Judah, born to Tamar (Gen.38.30).
As a grandson of Judah, Dara was part of the tribe of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Judah played a significant role in Israel's history, as it was prophesied that the Messiah would come from this tribe (Gen.49.10).
Apart from being listed in the genealogy of Judah, no other details about Dara's life or role are provided in the Bible. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles trace the lineage of the tribes of Israel, demonstrating the importance of family heritage and the fulfillment of God's promises through the generations.
Key verses
Dara appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And the sons of Zerah; Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, and Calcol, and Dara: five of them in all.
1 Chronicles 2:6
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 2:6