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Atarah
a crown
עֲטָרָה a.ta.rah
Atarah (Hebrew: עֲטָרָה, a.ta.rah) means “a crown”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at 1 Chronicles 2:26. In 2025 it was given to 69 children in the United States. Use is rising. Appears with Jerahmeel in 1 Chronicles 2.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Atarah
mother of Onam; spouse of Jerahmeel
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 | 69 | Rising |
| All-time total | 976 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 141 in 2018 | Its highest year on record |
| Ten-year trend | +155% | Change in share of births |
| Strongest state | TX | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 2:26 |
Origin & meaning
A womanof the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.26; married to Jerahmeel (H3396);
mother of: Onam (H0208H)
§ Atarah = "a crown"
wife of Jerahmeel and mother of Onam
Atarah was the wife of Jerahmeel and the mother of Onam, mentioned in the genealogy of Judah (1Ch.2.26).
The biblical story
Atarah is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of Judah in 1 Chronicles 2. She was the wife of Jerahmeel, who was a descendant of Judah through his son Hezron. Atarah is specifically noted as the mother of Onam, one of Jerahmeel's sons. This genealogical record provides insight into the family structure and lineage of the tribe of Judah, tracing the descendants of one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob'). As the wife of Jerahmeel and mother of Onam, Atarah played a role in the continuation of this important lineage within the tribe of Judah.
Key verses
Atarah appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Jerahmeel had also another wife, whose name was Atarah; she was the mother of Onam.
1 Chronicles 2:26
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 2:26