אהל

Ohel (Ahal) is an ancient and rare Hebrew name that appears in the Bible and carries profound meanings of meeting place, sanctity, and dwelling. The name derives from the root O-H-L, and it symbolizes the tent as a temporary yet significant structure in ancient Hebrew culture. The patriarchs and matriarchs lived in tents, Moses met with God in the Tent of Meeting (Ohel Moed), and the Israelites carried the Tabernacle in a tent throughout their forty years of wandering in the desert. In Jewish tradition, the tent represents not only a physical dwelling but also a spiritual concept of temporality and permanence intertwined. Abraham's tent was open on all four sides, symbolizing hospitality and kindness. Sarah managed the tent where the Divine Presence dwelt, and her candle burned from one Sabbath eve to the next. The Tent of Meeting was the holiest place in the Israelite camp, where the Ark resided and where the Torah and commandments were given. The name Ohel carries all these meanings - holiness, hospitality, the transience of life, and the spiritual journey. As a personal name, Ohel is a unique and special choice suitable for parents seeking a name with deep biblical significance that is not commonly used. The name is appropriate for both boys and girls, and it carries a character of simplicity and modesty alongside spiritual depth. A person named Ohel may be perceived as open, accepting, broad-hearted, and sensitive-souled. The name evokes the values of spiritual wandering, searching for meaning, and understanding that life is a journey rather than a destination. It is particularly suitable for families who value tradition, simplicity, and a deep connection to Hebrew and biblical roots.

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Ohel | Ohal | Ahel

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Genesis 14:14 - When Abram heard that his kinsman had been taken captive, he mustered his retainers, born into his household, numbering three hundred and eighteen, and went in pursuit as far as Dan

In Kabbalah, the tent symbolizes the physical body as a temporary dwelling for the divine soul. Just as a tent can be erected and dismantled, so the soul descends to this world and ascends back to its source. The Tent of Meeting represents the meeting point between the upper and lower worlds, the place where holiness descends into earthly reality.

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אהוד | אהרן | אלון | עומר | אביאל