חור
The meaning of Chur is uncertain
The meaning of Chur is uncertain; perhaps white linen, or noble.
Chur is a boy's name of Biblical origin.
Held up Moses' hands with Aaron during the battle with Amalek.
- In Hebrew
- חור
- In English letters
- Chur
- Other English spellings
- Hur
- Meaning
- Uncertain; perhaps white linen, or noble
- Origin
- Biblical
- Given to
- Boys
- Themes
- From the Bible
- Gematria value
- 214
11 Jewish Israelis born since 1949 carry the name Chur.
- 11 of them are men and boys, and fewer than 5 are women and girls.
- There are too few carriers for a chart by year of birth.
This is how Chur is counted in each population group.
These are the people born 1949 to 2024 who carry the spelling חור today, in each population group and sex the register lists for it. The rank counts the names given in 2024, and 1 is the most given. A count under 5 is not published, so the table says “fewer than 5”, and 0 means nobody.
| Population group | Carriers | Born in 2024 | Rank in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish boys | 11 | 0 | – |
| Muslim girls | 921 | 141 | 21 of 505 |
| Muslim boys | 5 | 0 | – |
In 2024, Chur ranked 21 of 505 among the names given to Muslim girls.
Source: the Central Bureau of Statistics table of current first names of people born 1949 to 2024, by sex and population group (release 391/2025 of 8 December 2025, read on 2 November 2026). Groups and sexes with no row for this spelling are left out.
These six names are close to Chur in theme or origin.
These are the questions people ask about the name Chur.
What does the name Chur mean?
The meaning of Chur is uncertain; perhaps white linen, or noble. Chur is a boy's name of Biblical origin. Held up Moses' hands with Aaron during the battle with Amalek.
Is Chur a boy's name or a girl's name?
Chur is mainly a boy's name. Of the 11 Jewish Israelis born since 1949 who carry it, 11 are men and boys and fewer than 5 are women and girls.
How do you write Chur in Hebrew?
Chur is written חור in Hebrew.
How many people in Israel are named Chur?
11 Jewish Israelis born 1949 to 2024 carry Chur today. In 2024, Chur ranked 21 of 505 among the names given to Muslim girls.
Counts are Jewish Israelis born 1949 to 2024 who carry the name today, from the Central Bureau of Statistics register of April 2025. Meanings follow the standard etymologies of Hebrew name references, and where nobody can be sure the page says so.