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אילה


Meaning of the name אילה

Ayala is an ancient and magnificent Hebrew name that describes the female deer, the graceful and swift gazelle that runs through the mountains and fields. The name carries all the beauty and delicacy of this animal, which was well-known and beloved in the Land of Israel since ancient times. In the Bible, the deer appears as a symbol of grace, speed, and freedom, mentioned in numerous verses as an image of longing and yearning. The name Ayala also carries another fascinating meaning - the first light of day, the dawn light that heralds a new beginning and hope. This dual meaning gives the name special depth, combining the physical nature with the spiritual, the material with the light. In Hebrew tradition, the deer symbolizes not only physical beauty but also noble spiritual qualities. It represents the deep connection to nature, spiritual lightness and agility, and the inner grace that shines from within. In biblical and midrashic literature, the deer appears many times as an image for the people of Israel, for the soul yearning for God, and for pure love. The psalmist compares the soul's longing for God to a deer yearning for water springs, and in the Song of Songs, the deer symbolizes the beauty and grace of the beloved. The name Ayala carries all this rich cultural and spiritual baggage, conveying a sense of delicacy, connection to roots, and sublimity. In modern times, the name Ayala has returned to flourish in Israel and has become one of the beloved and popular names for girls. It perfectly combines tradition with contemporaneity, deep biblical roots with modern and pleasant sound. Parents choose this name not only for its melodious beauty but also for the rich meanings it carries - the connection to the Israeli landscape, biblical symbolism, and the feeling of grace and delicacy. The name Ayala is particularly suitable for families seeking a name with deep roots in Hebrew culture, easy to pronounce and write, and carrying a message of beauty, freedom, and connection to nature. It is a name that accompanies its bearer with a sense of natural nobility and unique grace.

The name אילה with vowels

אַיָּלָה

The name אילה in English

Ayala | Ayla | Ayalah

אילה is mainly suitable for

Girl

Is the name אילה considered international

No

Origin of the name אילה from the Bible

Psalms 42:2 - As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God

Origin of the name אילה from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the deer symbolizes the soul yearning for divine light, the Shekhinah in exile seeking her way back to the source. The name carries energy of grace, spiritual lightness, and deep connection to the sublime dimension. The deer represents the transition between darkness and light, between night and dawn, and is a symbol of hope and eternal renewal.

Gematria value for the name אילה

46

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30

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5

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Numerology value for the name אילה

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46

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6

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1

Famous people named אילה

Ayla Hasson - Israeli actress | Ayala Ingedashet - Israeli model | Ayla Kell - American actress

Names similar to אילה

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