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בן ישי


Meaning of the name בן ישי

Ben Yishai is a unique and profound compound name that refers to one of the most central and important figures in the Bible - King David. The name consists of two words: 'Ben' meaning son or descendant, and 'Yishai' which is the name of David's father. Yishai was a resident of Bethlehem, a wealthy and respected man from the tribe of Judah, and was the grandson of Ruth the Moabite and Boaz. The name 'Ben Yishai' became an honorable and elevated epithet for King David himself, appearing numerous times in Scripture as a way to indicate David's honored family lineage and his deep roots in the people of Israel. The use of 'Ben Yishai' as a given name expresses a deep connection to the Israelite royal heritage and to the figure of King David, who is considered the ideal king and magnificent poet. David is a multidimensional figure combining military heroism, exceptional musical talent, political wisdom, and profound spiritual sensitivity. He is the author of many Psalms expressing his intimate relationship with God, and is considered the father of the royal dynasty from which the Messiah will emerge. When parents choose the name 'Ben Yishai' for their child, they express hope that their child will carry within him the noble qualities of David: courage, moral integrity, artistic talent, and spiritual leadership. The name carries enormous historical and cultural significance in Jewish culture. In Rabbinic literature and Midrashim, 'Ben Yishai' appears as a symbol of righteousness and legitimate kingship. Jewish tradition views David Ben Yishai as the spiritual father of the people of Israel, the poet whose words accompany the nation in its joys and sorrows, and the king whose kingdom symbolizes the golden age of Jewish sovereignty. The name evokes associations of national pride, rich cultural heritage, and connection to the deepest roots of Jewish identity. This is a name suitable for parents seeking a name with deep biblical meaning, a name carrying a message of leadership, spiritual creativity, and connection to ancient Jewish tradition.

The name בן ישי with vowels

בֶּן יִשַׁי

The name בן ישי in English

Ben Yishai | Ben Yishay | Ben Yeshai

בן ישי is mainly suitable for

Boy

Is the name בן ישי considered international

No

Origin of the name בן ישי from the Bible

1 Samuel 16:17-18 - Then Saul said to his servants, 'Find me someone who can play well and bring him to me.' One of the servants answered, 'I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the lyre. He is a brave man and a warrior. He speaks well and is a fine-looking man. And the LORD is with him.'

Origin of the name בן ישי from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the name 'Ben Yishai' symbolizes the connection between generations and the continuity of spiritual lineage. Yishai represents the root, and David Ben Yishai represents the flowering and realization of spiritual potential. The name carries the energy of Malchut and Tiferet, the two central Sefirot associated with King David, expressing the balance between leadership power and spiritual and artistic beauty.

Gematria value for the name בן ישי

372

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2

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50

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10

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300

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10

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Numerology value for the name בן ישי

3

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2

ב

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50

ן

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10

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300

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10

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372

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3

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7

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2

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12

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1

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2

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3

Famous people named בן ישי

Ben Yishai Eisenberg - Israeli actor | Ben Yishai Levi - musician and composer

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