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אור לי


Meaning of the name אור לי

Or Li is a unique and special Hebrew compound name that combines two meaningful components: "Or" - symbolizing light, illumination and brightness, and "Li" - denoting personal belonging and intimacy. The entire name carries the profound meaning of "my light" or "my personal light", conveying a sense of warmth, closeness and optimism. This is a name that has become particularly popular in recent decades in Israel, as part of a trend of creating compound names that blend classical Hebrew words with a personal and modern touch. The component "Or" (light) is one of the most central and ancient concepts in Hebrew and Jewish culture. Already in the very first verse of Creation, the concept appears: "And God said, Let there be light, and there was light." Light symbolizes in the Bible and Jewish tradition not only physical illumination, but also wisdom, truth, justice and spiritual guidance. The prophets spoke of light as a symbol of redemption and hope, as in the famous verse "Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you." In Jewish prayers and blessings, light occupies a central place - from the blessing over Shabbat candles to the prayer "Shine a new light upon Zion." The component "Li" (mine/my) adds a dimension of personality and intimate connection to the name, transforming the universal concept of light into something personal, close and belonging to the name bearer. As a compound name, Or Li reflects a modern trend in Hebrew naming culture - creating new names that combine familiar words in new and creative ways. Such compound names allow parents to give their children a unique name with deep personal meaning, while using the rich Hebrew language. The name is particularly suitable for parents seeking a name that is both modern and deeply rooted in Hebrew culture, a name that expresses hope, optimism and love. It carries a message of personal light that each person carries within and radiates to those around them, and of the perception that every person is a unique and special source of light in the world. The name Or Li is suitable for both boys and girls, and carries a character of warmth, closeness and hope.

The name אור לי with vowels

אוֹר לִי

The name אור לי in English

Or Li | Orli | Orlee

אור לי is mainly suitable for

Boy and Girl

Is the name אור לי considered international

No

Origin of the name אור לי from the Bible

Genesis 1:3 - And God said, Let there be light: and there was light

Origin of the name אור לי from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, light represents the divine light flowing from the higher worlds. The name Or Li expresses the personal connection of each soul to the infinite light, and the ability of each person to be a source of light and illuminate the world.

Gematria value for the name אור לי

247

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1

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6

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200

ר

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30

ל

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10

י

Numerology value for the name אור לי

4

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1

א

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6

ו

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200

ר

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30

ל

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10

י

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247

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2

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4

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7

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13

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1

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3

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4

Famous people named אור לי

Or Li Elkabetz (actor and model) | Or Li Cohen (singer) | Or Li Shapira (athlete)

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