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אדוורד


Meaning of the name אדוורד

Edward is a masculine name of ancient Anglo-Saxon origin that has become one of the most renowned royal names in Europe and the Western world. The name is composed of two elements from Old English: 'ead' meaning wealth, prosperity, or fortune, and 'weard' meaning guardian or protector. This creates the full meaning of 'guardian of wealth' or 'protector of prosperity,' a name that expresses strength, responsibility, and the protection of valuable assets. The name carries with it a rich history of royalty, nobility, and leadership, and was particularly common among royal families in England, Scotland, and other nations. In Hebrew and Israeli culture, the name Edward was adopted primarily by Jewish families living in Western Europe and the Anglophone world. The name was especially popular in the 19th and 20th centuries among Jews in England, France, and the United States, serving as a respectable secular name that allowed its bearer to integrate into Western society while maintaining their Jewish identity. Many bearers of the name Edward were businessmen, intellectuals, and artists who made significant contributions to their communities. The name conveys a sense of prestige, culture, and high social status, and is perceived as a classic and timeless name that stands the test of time. Today, Edward is considered an international name that is recognized and valued worldwide. It carries with it a long tradition of leadership and nobility, granting its bearer a sense of honor and prestige. In many Jewish families, the name is given in honor of deceased relatives who bore this name, or as an expression of the desire to give a child an international and modern identity. The name is particularly popular among families seeking a name that combines European tradition with openness to the wider world. Edward is a name especially suited for those who value history, culture, and heritage, and see the name as a tool for connecting the historical past with the modern present.

The name אדוורד with vowels

אֶדְוָרְד

The name אדוורד in English

Edward | Eduard | Eduardo

אדוורד is mainly suitable for

Boy

Is the name אדוורד considered international

Yes

Origin of the name אדוורד from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the name Edward carries an energy of protection and guardianship over both spiritual and material values. The name represents the power to preserve blessings and protect family and community from negative forces.

Gematria value for the name אדוורד

221

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Numerology value for the name אדוורד

5

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5

Famous people named אדוורד

Edward VIII - King of England who abdicated for love | Ed Sheeran - Famous British singer-songwriter | Edward Norton - Award-winning American actor | Édouard Manet - French Impressionist painter | Edvard Grieg - Renowned Norwegian composer | Edward Said - Palestinian-American intellectual and cultural critic

Names similar to אדוורד

Total times the name אדוורד was registered

26 times

Graph of the name אדוורד

* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022