אילת השחר

Ayelet HaShachar is a breathtaking and exceptionally poetic name that appears in Psalms as the opening of Psalm 22: "To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David." The name combines two powerful natural elements - the doe (ayelet), a symbol of grace and swiftness, and the dawn (shachar), the moment of light's birth. In Jewish culture, Ayelet HaShachar symbolizes the special and mystical moment between darkness and light, the promise of renewal and new hope. Biblical commentators saw in this name an expression of distress turning into salvation, just as dawn arrives after the dark night. The name carries multiple and profound meanings. The doe in the Bible symbolizes beauty, grace, agility, and innocence. In Song of Songs, the doe serves as an image for the beloved: "a loving doe, a graceful deer." Dawn, on the other hand, represents hope, renewal, and spiritual awakening. The combination of these two concepts creates a poetic image of delicate yet powerful feminine energy, rushing toward the new light. The Midrash interprets "Ayelet HaShachar" as a symbol of the people of Israel in exile, yearning for redemption, or as a soul longing for closeness to God. In modern times, Ayelet HaShachar has become an especially popular name among families seeking a unique and meaningful name. The name conveys romance, delicacy, and spiritual strength simultaneously. It is particularly suitable for girls born in the early morning hours, or for families wishing to emphasize the connection to nature and biblical tradition. The name also carries an artistic dimension - it appears in Hebrew poetry, music, and art as a symbol of moments of beauty and transcendence. As a compound name, it also allows use of the shortened form "Ayelet," but the full name preserves its unique poetics and depth.

אַיֶּלֶת הַשַּׁחַר

Ayelet HaShachar | Ayelet Hashachar | Ayeleth HaShachar

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Psalms 22:1 - To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David

In Kabbalah, Ayelet HaShachar symbolizes the Shekhinah awakening from her exile, the moment when divine light returns to illuminate the world. The name represents the transition from darkness to light, from concealment to revelation. The doe is also a symbol of the righteous soul swift in its path toward the Divine.

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Ayelet HaShachar Cohen - Israeli singer and composer | Ayelet Zorer - Israeli actress and journalist (bearing the shortened name) | Ayelet Shaked - Israeli pianist (bearing the shortened name)

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