Atarah

For the Palestinian village, see 'Atara.

Atara is a Hebrew word meaning 'crown'. As an article of clothing, it is referenced in the following verses of the Hebrew Bible.

Crowns also serve as a metaphor in the following references:

Other uses

The word is also used as a girl's name.

Modern day

Today the decoration on the top of a tallit is known as an atara.

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