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ברקאי


Meaning of the name ברקאי

Barkai is an ancient and unique Hebrew name that describes the morning star, the brightest celestial body visible in the sky before dawn. The name is associated with Venus, the most brilliant star in the early morning sky, heralding the appearance of light and the beginning of a new day. The word "Barkai" derives from the root "B-R-K" meaning brightness, radiance, and brilliance, reflecting the special and delicate light that appears in the sky during the transition moments between darkness and light. In Hebrew and Jewish culture, the morning star held a special place in the collective imagination and literature. It symbolized new hope, a fresh beginning, and the wondrous moment when the world transitions from darkness to light. The name Barkai conveys a sense of optimism, of a magical moment when everything is still possible, and of the ability to illuminate the darkness. In Jewish tradition, the moment when the morning star appears is considered a special time of spirituality and prayer, when the world is still quiet and the soul can connect to its deepest sources. The name Barkai also carries the meaning of leadership and guidance. Just as the morning star guides night travelers and heralds the approaching morning, so the bearer of the name Barkai is perceived as one who illuminates the path for others, brings hope in difficult times, and symbolizes the power to begin anew. This is a name suitable for someone who sees light even in darkness, and who can give others inspiration and faith in a better future. The name radiates a sense of both delicacy and strength - like the morning star that is gentle and beautiful yet also bright and prominent in the sky, so the name bearer combines softness with a strong and meaningful presence.

The name ברקאי with vowels

בַּרְקַאי

The name ברקאי in English

Barkai | Barkay | Barqai

ברקאי is mainly suitable for

Boy and Girl

Is the name ברקאי considered international

No

Origin of the name ברקאי from the Bible

Isaiah 14:12 - How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!

Origin of the name ברקאי from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the name Barkai represents the Sefirah of Tiferet - the point of balance and beauty between the upper and lower Sefirot. The morning star symbolizes the precise moment of equilibrium between darkness and light, between night and day, and expresses the power of new beginnings and renewal of the soul. The name carries within it the energy of original and pure light, illuminating the path from matter to spirit.

Gematria value for the name ברקאי

313

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2

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200

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100

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1

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10

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Numerology value for the name ברקאי

7

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2

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200

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100

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10

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313

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1

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7

Famous people named ברקאי

Barkai Sela - Israeli musician and composer | Barkai Rubin - Israeli educator

Names similar to ברקאי

Total times the name ברקאי was registered

82 times

Graph of the name ברקאי

* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022

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