Shachar is a Hebrew unisex name meaning “dawn.” It is derived from the Hebrew word shaḥar (שַׁחַר), which appears frequently in the Hebrew Bible. In ancient Ugaritic and Canaanite religion, Shahar was a god of dawn, twin brother of Shalim (god of dusk), and both were children of the chief god El. The name thus carries religious and mythological weight beyond its literal meaning. Today, Shachar is used in modern Israel as a given name for both boys and girls, though it remains more common in poetry and biblical contexts. The variant Shahar is a spelling alternative. According to some scholars, the biblical uses of shaḥar include both literal descriptions of daybreak and metaphorical references to blackness or seeking, reflecting a rich semantic scope. As a name, Shachar evokes images of new beginnings, light, and the transition from night to day. It is part of a tradition of Hebrew nature-themed names. Meaning: dawn Origin: Hebrew, also Ugaritic/Canaanite mythology Type: unisex given name Usage regions: Israel, Jewish diaspora Variants: Shahar