Dror

The masculine first name Dror comes from the Modern Hebrew expression d'rór (דְּרוֹר) and has the meanings 'the freedom' and 'the sparrow.' In Israel, Dror is a widely used and popular first name.

What does the name Dror mean?

Dror is a masculine first name derived from the Modern Hebrew word d'rór (דְּרוֹר), meaning both 'the freedom' and 'the sparrow.' In Israel, Dror is one of the more common first names. Notable bearers of the name include the Israeli author Dror Mishani and the director Dror Zahavi.

Where does the name Dror come from?

The origin of the name Dror is Hebrew, carrying the meanings 'the freedom' or 'the sparrow.' The Hebrew word d'rór (דְּרוֹר) consists of elements for freedom and sparrow. The languages in which this name appears are Hebrew, Israeli, and Jewish.

How do you pronounce Dror?

The sound and pronunciation of the name Dror is monosyllabic and compact. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as 'Dror' [dʁoːʁ]. The name begins with a rounded, elongated vowel, giving it an unexpected breadth. The gentle, slightly rolling ending of the name provides a calm, closed effect, lending stability to Dror. Overall, the name conveys a concentrated yet carried impression – short, but sonorous and with a deep presence.

Popularity

In Switzerland, the name Dror ranks 12,066th in the official list of the most common first names, with a total of 10 people bearing this name. The distribution of the name in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland shows that Dror is particularly common in certain regions: in Germany, it is found 50% in North Rhine-Westphalia and 50% in Schleswig-Holstein. In Austria, Dror is represented 100% in Vienna.

Famous people

• Dror Zahavi (Israeli film director)