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Orit is a beautiful Hebrew feminine name that combines multiple deep and profound meanings. In Hebrew, the name derives from the root א-ו-ר (aleph-vav-resh), and its simple, direct meaning is "my light" or "my illumination." The name expresses a sense of closeness, warmth, and love, where light is not merely a physical concept but also a symbol of hope, wisdom, and spiritual enlightenment. Parents who choose this name give their daughter a name that expresses the light she brings into their lives, the clarity and joy she radiates in her surroundings. Beyond its basic Hebrew meaning, the name Orit has an additional fascinating significance in Jewish tradition. In Amharic, the language of Ethiopian Jews, "Orit" means "Torah." This meaning stems from the Aramaic word "אוֹרַיְיתָא" (orayta), one of the most common words in the Talmud and rabbinic literature for designating the Torah. The connection between light and Torah is ancient in Jewish tradition - the Torah is called "light" numerous times in traditional sources, as stated "for the commandment is a lamp and the Torah is light." Thus, the name Orit combines physical and spiritual light with the wisdom and knowledge that the Torah symbolizes. The name Orit became popular in Israel particularly from the 1960s and 1970s, as part of the trend to create new Hebrew names based on ancient roots but sounding modern and youthful. The name perfectly harmonizes tradition and innovation - it leans on an ancient Hebrew root and a venerable Aramaic meaning, yet sounds fresh and delicate. The soft sound of the name, with the feminine suffix "-it" common in Hebrew, makes it an endearing and pleasant name to the ear. Many women named Orit report that the name gives them a sense of uniqueness and connection to their Jewish and Israeli identity, while remaining accessible and understandable even to non-Hebrew speakers.

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Proverbs 6:23 - For the commandment is a lamp and the Torah is light

In Kabbalah, light symbolizes divinity and supreme wisdom. The name Orit connects its bearer to the Sefirah of Chochmah (Wisdom) and to the Ohr Ein Sof (Infinite Light). The Torah itself is considered the supreme light that illuminated the world at its creation, and the name expresses the connection between the inner light of the soul and the supreme light of Torah and divine wisdom.

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Orit Sechef - Israeli actress | Orit Gidali - Israeli actress | Orit Adato - Israeli singer of Ethiopian descent | Orit Strock - Israeli politician | Orit Arfa - Israeli journalist and television presenter

אורה | אורי | אוריה | אורנה | אורלי | ליאור | מאור | נורית

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