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Ben-Ami is a compound Hebrew name of ancient origin, carrying profound meaning of national belonging and collective identity. The name consists of two components: 'Ben' - denoting sonship and familial connection, and 'Ami' - referring to 'my people', the community, and national belonging. The literal meaning of the name is 'son of my people', expressing the deep connection between the individual and the collective, between the person and their nation. In Hebrew culture, such compound names carry significant weight and reflect important social and national values. The name Ben-Ami appears in the Bible in a unique and fascinating context. In the Book of Genesis, after the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot's daughters find themselves in a state of isolation and fear of extinction. The younger daughter gives birth to a son and names him 'Ben-Ami', who becomes the father of the Ammonites. The name embodies the concern for generational continuity and the survival of the people, even in the most difficult circumstances. Although the biblical context is complex and not without moral issues, the name itself survives its specific context and carries an independent meaning of belonging and collective responsibility. In later periods, the name was readopted as a given name expressing national pride and deep connection to the Jewish people. In modern Israeli culture, the name Ben-Ami carries special significance of connection to roots and Jewish identity. It expresses the idea that a person does not stand alone but is part of a long historical continuum, part of a people with a rich past and shared future. The name conveys a message of responsibility and commitment - the person bearing this name is identified as a 'son of the people', as one who carries within them the values and heritage of the nation. This is a name particularly suited to families seeking to emphasize their national connection and sense of belonging to the Jewish community. The name is relatively rare today, which gives it a special and distinctive character, and it suits parents looking for a name with deep meaning, historical roots, and a clear value message of collective belonging and social responsibility.

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Genesis 19:38 - And the younger, she also bore a son, and called his name Ben-Ami; the same is the father of the children of Ammon unto this day

In Kabbalah, the name Ben-Ami represents the connection between the individual soul and the collective soul of the Jewish people. The name expresses the idea that every Jewish soul is part of a larger collective soul, and that the individual and the collective are bound by an unbreakable bond. The word 'Ami' (my people) hints at belonging to the holy nation and the mystical connection between all parts of the nation.

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Oved Ben-Ami - Israeli actor | Yitzhak Ben-Ami - Poalei Zion leader and founder | Ben-Ami Pfeffer - Israeli footballer

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