בן אל

Ben El is a Hebrew compound name that combines two fundamental elements: "Ben" - meaning son, offspring, or descendant, and "El" - one of the names of God in Biblical Hebrew. The name expresses the profound meaning of "son of God" or "offspring of the Divine," reflecting a deep spiritual conception of a direct connection between humanity and the Creator. Historically, compound names containing the word "El" were common in the ancient Hebrew and Canaanite world, reflecting the belief in a personal relationship between humans and the divine. The name Ben El appears in various forms across ancient Semitic cultures, where the element "El" served as the name of the supreme Canaanite deity and in Biblical Hebrew as a generic term for God. The name carries a significance of spiritual connection and special status. In Jewish culture, the use of names containing God's name expresses hope and faith that the child will grow in God's ways and be connected to elevated spiritual values. The name Ben El reflects a worldview in which humans see themselves as part of a greater divine order, as children in a spiritual family headed by the Creator. In Jewish sources, the concept of "sons of God" appears in several contexts - sometimes referring to angels, sometimes to righteous people, and sometimes to the people of Israel as a whole. In this context, the name Ben El takes on the meaning of belonging to the chosen people and the special relationship between Israel and its God. In recent decades, the name Ben El has returned to Israeli consciousness primarily thanks to the singer Ben El Tavori, who made the name familiar and popular among the younger generation. The name can be written in different forms: with a space (Ben El), with a hyphen (Ben-El), or as one word (Benel), with each spelling carrying the same essential meaning. The name combines the simplicity of two short syllables with significant spiritual depth, making it attractive to parents seeking a name with religious and ethical meaning that is also modern and accessible. The name is particularly suitable for families who want to emphasize their connection to Jewish tradition and faith in God while maintaining a contemporary and fresh character.

בֶּן אֵל

Ben El | Benel | Ben-El

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Genesis 6:2 - And the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair

In Kabbalah, the name Ben El expresses the soul connection between humanity and the Infinite, where the element "El" represents the supreme divine power and the word "Ben" symbolizes the emanation of souls from the divine source. The name carries the meaning of direct connection to the Sefirah of Chesed, representing divine love and spiritual abundance. Kabbalists view names containing the element "El" as vessels for connecting with the higher dimensions of holiness.

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Ben El Tavori – Popular Israeli singer and songwriter

אלעד | בניה | אליאל | בן ציון | אלי | אריאל