אורטל
Meaning of the name אורטל
Ortal is a beautiful modern Hebrew name that combines two central natural elements - light (or) and dew (tal). The name is formed from the word "or" meaning light, brightness, hope and joy, and the word "tal" representing the dew of heaven, freshness, life and renewal. This combination creates a deep and multidimensional meaning: "light of dew" or "dew of light", expressing the freshness and renewal that dew brings in the early morning hours, when the first rays of sun illuminate the sparkling dewdrops on grass and flowers. The name conveys a sense of daily renewal, of new hope and of pure natural beauty. The name Ortal became popular in Israel starting from the 1970s and 1980s, as part of the trend to create new Hebrew names combining natural and poetic words. The name gained great popularity among parents seeking a modern name that is Hebrew in origin, not appearing in the Bible but leaning on ancient and meaningful Hebrew words. In addition to its use as a personal name, "Ortal" is also the name of a kibbutz in the Golan Heights, founded in 1978 by Nahal members. The kibbutz is named after Ortal, one of the ancient Golan settlements, and its name recalls the deep connection between humans and nature, between light and freshness. This connection between the personal name and the geographical location gives the name additional depth of connection to the land and Israeli nature. Bearers of the name Ortal are generally perceived as having a special character: vital, optimistic, full of positive energy and desire to renew and be renewed. The name conveys a sense of lightness and delicacy on one hand, and on the other also strength and stability derived from the natural elements from which it is composed. The light symbolizes mental clarity, intelligence and ability to illuminate the path of others, while the dew represents sensitivity, adaptability and ability to renew and grow even in difficult conditions. This combination creates a harmonious balance between strength and delicacy, between activity and sensitivity. The name Ortal also carries a spiritual dimension - dew in Jewish culture symbolizes blessing, abundance and life, as appears in many prayers and liturgical poems, and light represents divine light, wisdom and truth. Thus, the name connects the earthly-natural dimension with the spiritual-sublime dimension, creating a name with rich and layered meaning suitable for a woman with inner depth, sensitivity and ability to positively influence her surroundings.
The name אורטל with vowels
אוֹרְטַל
The name אורטל in English
Ortal | Ortel
אורטל is mainly suitable for
Girl
Is the name אורטל considered international
No
Origin of the name אורטל from Kabbalah
In Kabbalah, the name Ortal carries deep spiritual meaning combining divine light with blessed dew. The light represents the supernal light, spiritual abundance and divine wisdom, while the dew symbolizes heavenly blessing, spiritual renewal and eternal life. The combination between them indicates a soul capable of receiving spiritual light and spreading it in the world, a person who serves as a conduit for divine abundance and brings renewal and blessing to their surroundings.
Gematria value for the name אורטל
246
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6
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200
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9
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30
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Numerology value for the name אורטל
3
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6
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200
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9
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30
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246
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2
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4
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6
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12
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1
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2
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3
Famous people named אורטל
Ortal Ben Shoshan - Israeli actress | Ortal Ben-Dayan - journalist and reporter | Ortal Ofek - singer and creator | Ortal Berkowitz - athlete | Ortal Marciano - model
Total times the name אורטל was registered
8202 times
Graph of the name אורטל
* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022