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היידי


Meaning of the name היידי

Heidi is a feminine given name of German-Swiss origin that has become one of the most beloved and recognizable names in the Western world throughout the 20th century. The name originated as a German diminutive form of Adelheid, composed of the Old German words "adal" meaning "noble" or "exalted," and "heid" meaning "kind" or "nature." Thus, the full meaning of the name is "of noble nature" or "noble of spirit." The name gained enormous popularity following the classic novel by Swiss author Johanna Spyri from 1880, "Heidi," which tells the story of an orphaned girl growing up in the Swiss Alps. The book, translated into dozens of languages and becoming one of the most beloved children's books of all time, transformed the name Heidi into a symbol of innocence, purity of heart, connection to nature, and optimism. In Israeli culture, the name Heidi began appearing during the 1950s and 1960s, primarily among families seeking international and modern names. The name conveys a sense of lightness, vitality, and joy of life, and is perceived as particularly delicate and feminine. Although it has no direct Hebrew roots, the name Heidi was warmly received in Israel due to its sweet and pleasant sound and the positive connotations it carries. Many families chose this name for their daughters as an expression of their desire to give them a name that is both international and uniquely special. The name reflects parents with an open and broad worldview who appreciate the connection between different cultures and see value in names that can bridge between worlds. Today, Heidi is considered a classic and timeless name that passes through generations while maintaining its charm. It is particularly suitable for families interested in a name that is both traditional and modern, both delicate and strong in character. The name carries values of simplicity, authenticity, connection to nature and simple living, and the message that the most important things in life are not material but emotional and familial. Women bearing the name Heidi are often perceived as having warm, life-loving, optimistic personalities with kind hearts. The name is associated with values of naturalness, honesty, and deep connection to roots and family-qualities highly valued in modern Israeli society.

The name היידי with vowels

הֵיידִי

The name היידי in English

Heidi | Haydee | Heidy

היידי is mainly suitable for

Girl

Is the name היידי considered international

Yes

Origin of the name היידי from Kabbalah

From a Kabbalistic perspective, the name Heidi represents the principle of simplicity and spiritual purity. The letters composing the name symbolize the connection between the earthly world and the spiritual realm, and the ability to see the divine in the simplicity of daily life. The name carries energy of natural joy and spiritual authenticity.

Gematria value for the name היידי

39

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10

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10

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4

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10

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Numerology value for the name היידי

3

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10

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10

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39

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9

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12

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1

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2

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3

Famous people named היידי

Heidi Klum - German-American supermodel and television host | Heidi Montag - American reality TV star | Heidi Range - British singer from Sugababes | Heidi Fleiss - American former madam

Names similar to היידי

Total times the name היידי was registered

64 times

Graph of the name היידי

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