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אהלה


Meaning of the name אהלה

Ahala is a rare and ancient Hebrew feminine name that draws its meaning from the world of tents and the biblical Tabernacle. The name is derived from the root 'A-H-L' which gives us the word 'ohel' (tent), and it symbolizes a dwelling place, shelter, and refuge. In ancient Hebrew culture, the tent was the mobile home of the Israelites in the desert, and the Tabernacle itself - the dwelling place of the Divine Presence - was an elaborate tent structure. The name Ahala carries within it the meaning of home, shelter, protection, and sacred space, bestowing upon its bearer a sense of security, warmth, and belonging. In biblical sources, the tent appears as a central symbol of the nomadic life of the patriarchs and matriarchs, and especially of the desert period when the Israelites dwelt in tents for forty years. The tent was not merely a physical structure but also a symbol of life's temporality, modesty, and direct connection with the Divine. The Tabernacle, also called 'Ohel Mo'ed' (Tent of Meeting), was the place where divine light descended and served as the spiritual center of the nation. The name Ahala connects its bearer to this ancient tradition, giving her an identity as a woman who serves as a meeting place, warmth, and spirituality. As a feminine name, Ahala is extremely rare today and carries a unique character combining gentleness and strength. It conveys a sense of deep femininity connected to woman's traditional role as keeper of the home and creator of family space. At the same time, the name also symbolizes independence and ability to cope with changing conditions, similar to a tent that can be assembled and disassembled, moved from place to place. Ahala is a woman of mental flexibility, adaptability, and inner strength, while maintaining family values and tradition.

The name אהלה with vowels

אָהֳלָה

The name אהלה in English

Ahala | Ohola | Aholah

אהלה is mainly suitable for

Girl

Is the name אהלה considered international

No

Origin of the name אהלה from the Bible

Exodus 37:1 - And Bezalel made the ark of acacia wood: two cubits and a half was the length of it, and a cubit and a half the breadth of it, and a cubit and a half the height of it

Origin of the name אהלה from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the tent symbolizes the physical body that contains the divine soul, and the name Ahala represents the feminine dimension of the outer shell protecting the inner spirituality. The tent is also a symbol of transition between the material world and the spiritual world, and the name carries the meaning of a bridge between heaven and earth.

Gematria value for the name אהלה

41

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30

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Numerology value for the name אהלה

5

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30

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41

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