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דקל


Meaning of the name דקל

Dekel is an authentic and ancient Hebrew name that derives its meaning from the majestic date palm tree, one of the most iconic trees associated with the landscape of the Land of Israel and with Jewish culture throughout the generations. The date palm symbolizes pride, resilience, and stability, and is considered a symbol of life in the desert and prosperity in harsh conditions. The name Dekel conveys a sense of inner strength, natural beauty, and the aspiration to grow and rise high, just like the tree from which it draws its name. In Jewish sources, the date palm tree holds a special and honored status. The long, green branches of the palm, called lulav, serve as one of the Four Species used during the holiday of Sukkot, thus giving the name Dekel additional religious and spiritual significance. The fruit of the date palm, the date, is counted among the Seven Species with which the Land of Israel was blessed, and it appears numerous times in Scripture as a symbol of righteousness, beauty, and fertility. The palm is mentioned in the Bible in various contexts - from the city of Jericho, known as the "City of Palms," to poetic descriptions of beauty and majesty. The name Dekel connects its bearer to the deep roots of the people of Israel and to the landscapes of the Holy Land. As a personal name, Dekel began to spread in Israel primarily in the second half of the twentieth century, as part of the trend to choose pure Hebrew names connected to nature and local heritage. The name conveys a sense of authentic Israeliness, of connection to the land and roots, and of national pride. Dekel is a short, strong, and pleasant-sounding name, and it is particularly suitable for parents seeking a name with deep meaning that combines tradition with contemporary character. The name carries a message of growth, of rising to heights, and of the ability to stand firm even in challenging situations. People bearing the name Dekel are often perceived as having a strong character, as ambitious individuals with a prominent presence, just like the impressive tree that represents their name.

The name דקל with vowels

דֶּקֶל

The name דקל in English

Dekel | Dekkel

דקל is mainly suitable for

Boy

Is the name דקל considered international

No

Origin of the name דקל from the Bible

Psalms 92:13 - The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree; he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon

Origin of the name דקל from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the date palm tree symbolizes the righteous person who rises to spiritual heights while maintaining a strong connection to earthly roots. The palm represents the middle pillar in the Tree of Life, the balance between kindness and strength, between heaven and earth. The name Dekel carries an energy of spiritual growth, inner stability, and the ability to provide shade and shelter to others.

Gematria value for the name דקל

134

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4

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100

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30

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Numerology value for the name דקל

8

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4

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100

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30

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134

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1

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3

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4

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8

Famous people named דקל

Dekel Keinan - Israeli musician and actor | Dekel Adin - Israeli actor | Dekel Shahar - Israeli footballer | Dekel Katz - Israeli athlete

Names similar to דקל

Total times the name דקל was registered

1902 times

Graph of the name דקל

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