בנצי
Meaning of the name בנצי
Bentzi is an original and unique Hebrew affectionate name, serving as a diminutive form of the name Ben-Zion. The name combines two significant components: "Ben" - symbolizing generational continuity and family connection, and "Zion" - representing Jerusalem, the Land of Israel, and the deep connection of the Jewish people to their historical homeland. Bentzi is a name born from the rich Jewish tradition that has evolved into an independent popular name, especially among Ashkenazi Jews in the twentieth century. The name Bentzi expresses the emotional and spiritual connection to Zion, which is one of the biblical names for Jerusalem and the Land of Israel as a whole. During the exile period, the name Ben-Zion was very common among Jewish families who sought to preserve the memory and longing for the return to Zion. The affectionate form "Bentzi" gradually became an independent name, carrying all the meanings of the original name but with a warmer, more intimate and familiar character. The name conveys a sense of family connection, tradition, and belonging to the people and the land. In modern Israeli culture, Bentzi is perceived as a traditional-modern name, combining traditional Jewish values with contemporary Israeli spirit. It is particularly popular among religious and traditional families, but also among secular families who wish to maintain a connection to Jewish tradition and Zionism. The name carries a sense of warmth, closeness, and family bonds, and is associated with friendly, sociable people who have a strong connection to Jewish-Israeli heritage and identity.
The name בנצי with vowels
בֶּנְצִי
The name בנצי in English
Bentzi | Bentsee | Benzi
בנצי is mainly suitable for
Boy
Is the name בנצי considered international
No
Origin of the name בנצי from the Bible
Isaiah 2:3 - For out of Zion shall go forth the Torah, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem
Origin of the name בנצי from Kabbalah
In Kabbalah, the name Bentzi is connected to the Sefirah of Yesod (Foundation), representing the connection and foundation linking the spiritual and material realms. The connection to Zion symbolizes the meeting point between heaven and earth, between divine will and earthly realization. The name carries the energy of connection, roots, and foundation.
Gematria value for the name בנצי
152
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2
ב
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50
נ
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90
צ
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10
י
Numerology value for the name בנצי
8
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2
ב
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50
נ
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90
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10
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152
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1
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5
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2
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8
Famous people named בנצי
Bentzi Gopstein - Israeli right-wing activist | Bentzi Lieberman - Hasidic musician and composer | Bentzi Frishman - Israeli theater actor | Bentzi Skolsky - Rabbi and educator | Bentzi Steinmetz - Businessman
Total times the name בנצי was registered
96 times
Graph of the name בנצי
* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022