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דביר


Meaning of the name דביר

Dvir is a unique and ancient Hebrew name carrying profound spiritual significance. The name refers to the innermost and holiest part of the Temple - the Holy of Holies, where the Ark of the Covenant was placed and where the Divine Presence dwelled. This was the most sacred space, accessible only to the High Priest, and only once a year on Yom Kippur. The word 'Dvir' appears in the Bible in several contexts, all related to holiness, interiority, and the most mysterious and exalted place. The linguistic root of 'Dvir' is connected to the verb 'diber' - to speak, word, instruction. This carries deep meaning: the Dvir is the place from which divine speech emanates, where supreme instruction is given. It is a space of supreme spiritual communication, of encounter between the earthly and the heavenly, between the human and the divine. The name testifies to inner depth, to a hidden and holy dimension of reality. It expresses the idea that beyond the external appearance, beyond the revealed, there exists an inner realm of holiness and truth. In modern Israeli culture, the name Dvir has returned to use in recent decades as part of a renewed interest in original Hebrew names with deep meaning. It is perceived as a strong and unique masculine name, carrying a charge of holiness, interiority, and spiritual depth. Parents choosing this name seek to give their child an identity connected to the deepest Jewish roots, while emphasizing values of spirituality, interiority, and authenticity. The name Dvir is particularly suitable for families interested in a relatively rare name with a pleasant sound and rich meaning, combining the ancient and original with the Israeli and contemporary.

The name דביר with vowels

דְּבִיר

The name דביר in English

Dvir | Debir

דביר is mainly suitable for

Boy

Is the name דביר considered international

No

Origin of the name דביר from the Bible

1 Kings 6:19 - And he prepared the Dvir in the innermost part of the house, to place there the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord

Origin of the name דביר from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the Dvir symbolizes the innermost point of the soul, the space where pure divine light is revealed. It represents the Yechida - the inner point where a person connects to their supreme spiritual root. The Dvir corresponds to the Sefirah of Keter, the place where divine abundance begins to flow into the lower worlds.

Gematria value for the name דביר

216

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4

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2

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10

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200

ר

Numerology value for the name דביר

9

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4

ד

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2

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10

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200

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216

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2

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1

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6

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9

Famous people named דביר

Dvir Benedek - Israeli actor | Dvir Cohen - musician | Dvir Dar - tech entrepreneur

Names similar to דביר

Total times the name דביר was registered

7825 times

Graph of the name דביר

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