אלומה

Aluma is an ancient and unique Hebrew feminine name that carries profound meanings connected to nature, agriculture, and light. The primary meaning of the name is 'sheaf of grain' or 'bundle of wheat stalks' - the stalks bound together after harvest, symbolizing abundance, blessing, and the fruit of labor from the land. Another fascinating meaning of the name is 'ray of light' or 'beam of light', giving it a spiritual and elevated dimension of illumination and clarity. The combination of these two meanings - the connection to earth and to light - creates a complete picture of a name that bridges the physical and spiritual, between physical labor and spiritual enlightenment. In Jewish tradition, the sheaf appears in the story of Joseph and his dreams, where it symbolizes not only the physical grain but also Joseph's future status and the abundance he would bring to Egypt and his family. The name Aluma carries within it the sense of something whole, perfect, and unified - the stalks bound together are not scattered but united for one purpose. This is a beautiful metaphor for family, community, or a complete and cohesive personality. As an original Hebrew name, Aluma expresses the deep connection of the Jewish people to the Land of Israel, to agriculture, and to the cyclical nature of the seasons - sowing, growing, harvesting, and gathering. The name Aluma also carries a meaning of natural beauty and simplicity. The sheaf is a product of hard work but also of natural blessing - the combination of human effort and divine grace. In the modern era, the name has gained some popularity in Israel, especially among families seeking an original Hebrew name that is not overly common but has rich meaning and connection to roots. The name is particularly suitable for girls whose parents wish to give them a strong Hebrew identity, a connection to nature and the land, and a sense of wholeness and inner light. Aluma is a name that radiates warmth, groundedness, and natural beauty, while simultaneously conveying spiritual elevation and illumination.

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Aluma | Alumah

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Genesis 37:7 - We were binding sheaves in the field, and behold, my sheaf arose and stood upright; and behold, your sheaves gathered around it and bowed down to my sheaf

In Kabbalah, the name Aluma represents the synthesis between the supernal light (Ein Sof light) and its physical manifestation in this world. The sheaf as a ray of light symbolizes the flow of divine abundance, while the sheaf as a bundle of grain represents the revelation of this abundance in the world of action. The name carries within it the balance between spirituality and materiality, between heaven and earth.

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Aluma Goren - Israeli actress | Aluma Bichon - Israeli artist

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