Hadar is a Hebrew given name meaning "splendour, glory". In the Hebrew Bible, the root H-D-R is associated with majesty and honor, often used in poetic and prophetic contexts to describe divine glory (e.g., Psalm 96:6).Notable BearersNotable individuals named Hadar include Hadar Cars (born 1933), a Swedish politician who served as a member of the Riksdag; and Hadar Rubinstein (born 1967), an Israeli Olympic swimmer who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics. As a surname, it appears with figures such as Leon Hadar, a global affairs analyst, and Zvika Hadar (born 1966), an Israeli actor and comedian.Cultural SignificanceThough less common internationally than in its Hebrew context, Hadar finds occasional use in modern Israel as a unisex or female name, reflecting a wider revival of biblical and nature-related vocabulary. It shares phonetic and etymological links with other Hebrew names like Hadar itself.Meaning: Splendour, gloryOrigin: HebrewType: First name (also surname)Region: Israel, Jewish diaspora