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Agmon is an ancient and rare Hebrew name that describes a marsh plant mentioned in the Bible, carrying deep symbolic meaning in Hebrew culture. The name originates from the root A-G-M, related to standing water and pools, and describes a tall, soft plant that grows along water sources and in wetland areas. The agmon (bulrush or reed) was a familiar plant in the ancient Israeli landscape, and it serves in biblical literature as a symbol of humility, submission, and spiritual lowliness. The name carries a unique character that combines connection to nature with profound spiritual significance. In the Bible, the agmon appears several times as a metaphor for submission and humility. The prophet Isaiah uses the image of bowing one's head like an agmon to describe true fasting and humility before God. The plant itself, flexible and soft, symbolizes the ability to bend without breaking, representing qualities of spiritual flexibility and humility. In Jewish tradition, the agmon became a symbol of true repentance and recognition of the Creator's greatness. The name carries within it the tension between weakness and strength, between softness and resilience, reminding us that sometimes flexibility is the true strength. As a personal name, Agmon is a rare and special choice suitable for parents seeking a name with cultural and spiritual depth. The name is appropriate for both genders, though more common as a boy's name among families interested in an original and unconventional name. It conveys connection to the Israeli natural landscape, its scenery and flora, and carries a message of humility and inner strength. In an era when parents seek unique names with meaning, Agmon offers a rare combination of linguistic beauty, cultural depth, and connection to biblical tradition. The name reminds us that true greatness can be expressed through humility and flexibility, and that sometimes the softest things are those that endure over time.

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Agmon | Agamon

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Isaiah 58:5 - Is such the fast that I have chosen? The day for a man to afflict his soul? Is it to bow down his head as a bulrush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him?

In Kabbalah, the agmon symbolizes the quality of humility and self-nullification, which allow a person to receive divine abundance. Just as the agmon bows its head and bends to the wind without breaking, so the righteous person bows in humility and thereby reaches spiritual elevation. The agmon represents the fourth foundation in the ten sefirot, describing the balance point between chesed (kindness) and gevurah (strength).

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Agmon Shmuel (Israeli poet) | Agmon Yaakov (contemporary artist)

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