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Givol is a rare and unique Hebrew name that carries profound botanical meaning and ancient roots in the Hebrew language. The word 'givol' (stem or stalk) refers to the plant stem - the part that connects the root to the flower or fruit, the supporting organ that transmits water and nutrients from the soil to the upper parts of the plant. In Biblical and Talmudic Hebrew, the word is used to describe the stems of various plants, particularly the stem of the Menorah (candelabrum) in the Tabernacle and Temple. The name symbolizes connection, support, growth, and the transmission of vitality from generation to generation. The linguistic root of Givol is related to the word family 'geva' and 'givah' (hill), describing elevation and rising. The stem is indeed the organ that rises from the earth upward, reaching toward light and sky. In a symbolic context, the stem represents the connection between the lower world and the upper world, between matter and spirit, between roots anchored in reality and the flower aspiring to transcendence. Choosing this name reflects a desire to endow a child with qualities of both flexibility and resilience - the stem is strong enough to support the flower, yet flexible enough to bend in the wind without breaking. This is a wonderful metaphor for the balance required in life between firmness and flexibility, between principles and adaptability. In Hebrew culture, the stem received special attention in descriptions of the holy Menorah. In Tractate Menachot and in Midrashic literature, the stems of the Menorah are described in great detail, along with their decorations and symbolism. The Menorah itself, with its seven branches and stems, symbolizes the light of Torah, divine wisdom, and the spiritual light that illuminates the Jewish people. The name Givol thus also carries the meaning of bearing light, of being a supporter and transmitter of light and wisdom. This is a name particularly suitable for families seeking a name with deep meaning connected to nature, spiritual growth, and Jewish heritage, while remaining rare and special. It combines a connection to nature and environment with a spiritual and traditional dimension, making it especially appropriate for parents interested in a name that is uncommon yet rich in meaning and depth.

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Givol | Giv'ol | Gibol

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Exodus 25:31 - And thou shalt make a candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work shall the candlestick be made, even its base, and its shaft; its cups, its knops, and its flowers, shall be of one piece with it

In Kabbalah, the stem symbolizes the middle pillar in the Tree of Life, connecting the lower Sefirot to the upper ones. It represents the flow of divine abundance from Keter to Malchut, and humanity's role as transmitter and connector between worlds.

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