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Dror is an ancient and deeply moving Hebrew name carrying a dual and profound meaning. The primary and central meaning of the name is 'freedom' or 'liberty', derived from the Hebrew root D-R-R that appears in the Bible in the context of freeing slaves during the Jubilee year. The second meaning of Dror is the sparrow - a small, swift songbird symbolizing lightness, freedom of movement, and joy of life. The combination of these two meanings creates a rich image of spiritual independence, free movement, and aspiration for redemption. In the Bible, the word 'dror' appears in the context of the Jubilee year, the fiftieth year when Hebrew slaves are freed and ancestral lands return to their original owners. In Leviticus 25:10, it states 'and proclaim liberty (dror) throughout the land unto all the inhabitants thereof' - a call for universal freedom and liberation from bondage. Thus, the name Dror became a symbol of redemption, liberation, and renewal. In the Prophets, the word dror also appears in the context of the sparrow bird, as in Psalms 116:7 and Isaiah 61:1 'to proclaim liberty to the captives'. The name therefore carries a deep historical and spiritual charge connected to the values of freedom and social justice in Jewish tradition. In modern times, the name Dror returned to widespread use with the revival of the Hebrew language and the establishment of the State of Israel. It became one of the particularly popular names in the 1950s and 1960s, when Israeli parents sought pure Hebrew names carrying national and Zionist values. The name Dror expressed the aspiration for national independence, the newly achieved national freedom, and the desire to raise a free and independent generation. Today, the name Dror is perceived as a classic and beloved name, combining biblical tradition with modern values of personal freedom, intellectual independence, and a deep connection to nature and the environment.

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Leviticus 25:10 - And ye shall hallow the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout the land unto all the inhabitants thereof

In Kabbalah, the name Dror represents spiritual elevation and liberation from the chains of the material world. It symbolizes the soul's ability to transcend and free itself from physical limitations, like a bird flying freely. The name is connected to the Sefirah of Chesed (Loving-kindness) and the value of free and unconditional giving.

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Dror Keren - Israeli actor, comedian and television host | Dror Zeev - musician and composer | Dror Globerman - international orchestra conductor | Dror Raphaeli - actor and theater personality

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