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Avikam is an ancient biblical Hebrew name carrying profound and moving significance. The name is composed of two elements: 'Avi' meaning 'my father' or 'father of', and 'Kam' from the root K.U.M meaning 'rose up', 'stood up', or 'supported'. The full meaning of the name is 'my father has risen' or 'my father supports me', expressing the deep bond between father and son, paternal support, and the protection a father provides for his children. The name appears in the Bible in the Book of Jeremiah, where Ahikam son of Shaphan was an important figure during the reign of King Jehoiakim, known as a righteous man who protected the prophet Jeremiah from his opponents. In the biblical period, Ahikam son of Shaphan served as a minister in King Jehoiakim's court and was part of a distinguished and influential family in Jerusalem. The Shaphan family was known for its loyalty to the Torah and support of God's prophets. Ahikam was the one who saved the prophet Jeremiah from the people who wanted to kill him after his harsh prophecies. This act highlights Ahikam's righteous and courageous character, as he was not afraid to stand before the crowd and defend the truth. Ahikam's son, Gedaliah son of Ahikam, was later appointed governor over Judah after the destruction of the First Temple, continuing the family tradition of responsible leadership and care for the people. The name Avikam carries values of family support, courage, and righteousness. It expresses the ideal of a supportive and protective father who stands by his children in every situation. In modern Israeli society, the name is considered traditional and honorable, recalling biblical values of family bonds, social responsibility, and moral courage. Parents who choose this name for their son express their hope that their child will grow to be a person with moral backbone, who knows how to stand for truth and support others. The name is particularly suitable for families who maintain biblical tradition and wish to give their children names with deep historical and spiritual significance.

אֲבִיקָם

Avikam | Ahikam | Abikam

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Jeremiah 26:24 - But Ahikam son of Shaphan supported Jeremiah, so he was not handed over to the people to be put to death

In Kabbalah, the name Avikam represents the principle of 'Yesod' - spiritual support and stability. The rising father is a symbol of the divine force supporting the human soul, and the name expresses the connection between the upper sefirah and the soul dwelling in the material world.

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Avikam (Avi) Elbaz - Israeli actor | Avikam Shanan - musician and composer

אבינעם | אבירם | אביעד | אביחי | יואב | אביאל