ateret

Ateret, written in Hebrew as עטרת, is a noun meaning crown or diadem. It is derived from the Hebrew verb atar, “to crown,” and in biblical as well as modern usage can denote a real crown worn by a monarch or a figurative crown signifying honor or elevation.

In contemporary Hebrew, ateret is also used as a feminine given name. It appears in various compound expressions and names, reflecting the common association of the term with prestige, dignity, and ceremonial symbolism.

The term is employed in the titles of organizations and projects. One well-known example is Ateret Cohanim (Crown of the Priests), an Israeli organization active in Jerusalem with a focus on Jewish presence and property activity in East Jerusalem and the Old City. The organization is described in different sources as promoting Jewish access to certain areas, while critics view its activities as contributing to the broader Israeli–Palestinian political tensions.

Because ateret is a native Hebrew term, its usage is primarily within Hebrew-speaking contexts and Jewish cultural or religious discourse. It also appears in literary phrases and place-name constructions that invoke the imagery of a crown or honor.