דיקלה
Meaning of the name דיקלה
Dikla is a beautiful and original Hebrew name that combines ancient biblical history with modern Israeli flourishing. The name originally appears in the Bible as a masculine name - Diklah was one of the descendants of Joktan son of Eber, from the line of Shem, son of Noah, as described in the Book of Genesis. The biblical name refers to the date palm tree, a magnificent tree that was a central symbol in ancient Middle Eastern culture. The date palm symbolizes life, fertility, and prosperity in the desert, and it was a precious asset in the ancient world thanks to its sweet fruits, leaves that provide shade, and strong trunk used for construction. In modern Hebrew, Dikla has undergone a fascinating evolution and has become a popular feminine name in Israel, especially since the 1980s and 1990s. The name represents the Israeli trend of returning to original Hebrew roots and to the nature of the land. The addition of the letter 'heh' at the end of the name not only makes it more feminine in form, but also gives it an additional spiritual meaning - "the palm of God," meaning a palm belonging to God, a sacred palm. The name Dikla radiates natural beauty, strength, and resilience, just like the date palm tree that stands firm against harsh desert winds and produces sweet fruit even in the most difficult conditions. Women bearing the name Dikla are generally perceived as having a strong and independent character, with a deep connection to the Land of Israel and to nature. The name conveys a sense of authentic Israeliness, of deep roots, and of connection to the desert and Mediterranean landscape of the land. The date palm is also a symbol of Mediterranean lifestyle, of beaches, sun, and warmth, and therefore the name Dikla carries positive associations of light, warmth, and joy of life. The name became particularly popular among Israeli families looking for an original Hebrew name that is beautiful in pronunciation, easy to spell and pronounce, and has a deep meaning connecting to nature and heritage. Today, Dikla is considered a classic Israeli name that perfectly harmonizes biblical past with contemporary Israeli present.
The name דיקלה with vowels
דִּיקְלָה
The name דיקלה in English
Dikla | Diklah | Deekla
דיקלה is mainly suitable for
Girl
Is the name דיקלה considered international
No
Origin of the name דיקלה from the Bible
Genesis 10:26-27 - And Joktan begot Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah. And Hadoram, and Uzal, and Diklah
Origin of the name דיקלה from Kabbalah
In Kabbalah, the date palm tree symbolizes the Tree of Life and spiritual growth. The name Dikla expresses the connection between heaven and earth - its roots are deep in the ground and its fruits reach toward the heavens. It represents the sefirah of Yesod, which connects the spiritual world to the physical world, and Tiferet which expresses harmony and beauty.
Gematria value for the name דיקלה
149
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4
ד
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10
י
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100
ק
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30
ל
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5
ה
Numerology value for the name דיקלה
5
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4
ד
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10
י
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100
ק
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30
ל
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5
ה
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149
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1
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4
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9
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14
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1
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4
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5
Famous people named דיקלה
Dikla Dori - Israeli actress and singer | Dikla Hakim - Israeli journalist and TV presenter | Dikla Almalich - Israeli actress
Total times the name דיקלה was registered
1818 times
Graph of the name דיקלה
* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022