דבי
Meaning of the name דבי
The name Devi is an ancient and rare Hebrew name with deep roots in Aramaic and biblical Hebrew language. The name carries meanings of affection, family closeness, and pure love. Originally, Devi is a term of endearment meaning "my beloved" or "my dear one," reflecting the intimate and warm connection between close individuals. The name appears in Talmudic and Midrashic literature as an expression of affection and love, sometimes serving as a nickname for a particularly dear and beloved person. In its historical context, the name Devi is also connected to the month of Av, the fifth month in the Hebrew calendar. This connection grants the name an additional meaning of renewal and hope, as the month of Av, despite being a month of mourning for the destruction of the Temple, is also a month of consolation and hope for redemption. The name Devi carries this duality within it - the ability to contain sorrow and joy, past and future, mourning and hope. In Jewish tradition, the name symbolizes the deep connection between a person and their family, their people, and their heritage. As a contemporary name, Devi is perceived as short, modern, and pleasantly sounding. It combines the power of ancient tradition with the lightness and accessibility of modern names. The name is suitable for both genders but is more commonly used as a feminine name. In the Western world, Debbie is known as a shortened form of Deborah, but in the Hebrew context, it stands on its own as an independent name with unique meaning. Parents who choose the name Devi for their children give them a name that conveys warmth, love, and strong family bonds, while maintaining a connection to the rich Jewish tradition.
The name דבי with vowels
דֶּבִי
The name דבי in English
Devi | Debbie | Debi
דבי is mainly suitable for
Boy and Girl
Is the name דבי considered international
Yes
Origin of the name דבי from the Bible
1 Kings 8:15 - Which the LORD God of Israel spoke
Origin of the name דבי from Kabbalah
In Kabbalah, the name Devi represents the attribute of loving-kindness and unconditional love. The name is connected to the Sefirah of Chesed and symbolizes the divine flow of love and compassion in the world. Kabbalists see the name as an expression of the deep spiritual connection between the Creator and creation.
Gematria value for the name דבי
16
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4
ד
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2
ב
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10
י
Numerology value for the name דבי
7
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4
ד
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2
ב
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10
י
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16
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1
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6
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7
Famous people named דבי
Debbie Reynolds - American actress | Debbie Harry - British-American singer
Total times the name דבי was registered
196 times
Graph of the name דבי
* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022