דימוֹנה

Dimona is a rare and unique Hebrew name, originating from biblical geography and modern Zionist history. The name appears in the Bible as a city in the territory of the tribe of Judah in the Negev, mentioned in the Book of Joshua as one of the southern settlements. The linguistic meaning of the name is related to the root "damah" or "dom," which can be interpreted as quiet, tranquility, or silence. Some also connect the name to the color red ("dam"), which suits the red, desert soil of the Negev. In the modern context, Dimona is the Negev city founded in the 1950s as part of the Zionist development plan for Negev settlement. The city was named after the biblical settlement and became a symbol of pioneering spirit, desert development, and peripheral settlement. The name Dimona carries the spirit of the pioneers who fulfilled Ben-Gurion's vision of making the desert bloom and bringing life to the arid Negev. As a feminine given name, Dimona expresses a deep connection to the Land of Israel, biblical heritage, and Zionist values. It suits parents seeking a unique name with geographical and historical significance, a name that bridges the biblical past with the Israeli present. The name carries a character of strength, resilience, and the ability to thrive even in difficult conditions, similar to the Negev desert that has become flourishing. Dimona is a name for a woman with an independent character, a trailblazer, and one connected to her roots.

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Dimona | Dimonah

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Joshua 15:22 - And Dimonah, and Adadah

In Kabbalah, the name Dimona is linked to the element of earth and the physical foundation of creation. The root "dom" represents inner silence and the ability to remain grounded even in life's storms. The name carries energy of stability, perseverance, and deep connection to one's roots.

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