SHAHAR

Pronunciation: The name Shahar is commonly pronounced as “Sha-har”.

Historical Figures:

• Shahar of Ugari (also known as Shalim) – Was the god of dawn in the pantheon of Ugarit.
• Shahar of Persia – Wwas a Persian general who lived in the 6th century BCE. He was a close advisor to King Darius I and played a key role in the Persian conquest of Babylon.
• Shahar of Israel – Was an Israeli poet and writer who lived in the 20th century. He was known for his lyrical poems and his essays on Israeli society and culture.

Famous People:

• Shahar Pe’er (born 1987) – Israeli female tennis player
• Shahar Zubari (born 1986) – Israeli footballer
• Shahar Isaac (born 1993) – Israeli-American actor who played Simon in the TV series The Chosen
• Shahar Tavoch (born 1999) – Israeli actor, voice actor, and TV host.
• Shahar Biran (born 1998) – Israeli tennis player
• Shahar Gordon (born 1980) – Israeli basketball player
• Shahar Kober, (born 1979) – Israeli illustrator
• Shahar Perkiss (born 1962) – Israeli tennis player

Nicknames: Shai, Shaharon, Shaharit

Variations: Sahar, Saharun, Saharit