Bar

Scottish occupational name

"minstrel, poet"

Bar Origin and Meaning

The name Bar is a boy's name.

Bar is a concise masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew, it means 'son' or 'pure,' and is used in patronymic names like Bar-Joseph (son of Joseph). In Aramaic traditions, it similarly denotes lineage. The name also exists independently in various cultures—in Dutch and German regions, it can be a shortened form of names containing 'bar' or 'ber.' Bar has gained modest popularity as a standalone name in Israel and is occasionally used in other countries seeking minimalist, modern names. Its brevity, cross-cultural recognition, and strong single-syllable sound make it appealing to contemporary parents. The name's simplicity allows it to work well internationally while carrying rich cultural significance.

Popularity of the name Bar

• 90 Israel 2023

Famous People Named Bar

• Bar Timor Israeli basketball player
• Bar Tzuf Botzer Israeli tennis player