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Zakai is an ancient and unique Hebrew name that carries profound meanings of merit, purity, and spiritual elevation. The name derives from the Hebrew root 'zakah', which expresses the concept of being worthy, clean from sin, and righteous. In its original sense, Zakai describes a person who has been vindicated in judgment, proven to be righteous and free from any blemish. The name appears in biblical and Talmudic periods and carries with it a rich tradition of central Jewish values such as justice, integrity, and truth. In Jewish culture, the concept of 'zakai' is intimately connected to the halakhic and moral legal system. When a person is found 'zakai', it means they are acquitted in judgment, that their actions have been examined and found worthy and justified. The name conveys a sense of purity of heart, uprightness of path, and commitment to high moral values. In rabbinic literature, the word 'zakai' appears numerous times in the context of legal and moral discussions, symbolizing the ideal state of a person who lives according to Jewish law and morality. The name Zakai is not merely a legal description but also a spiritual ideal - a state of closeness to God and good character traits. The name Zakai also carries meanings of hope and renewal. When a person is acquitted in judgment, they receive a new opportunity to start fresh, clean from past sins and transgressions. In this sense, the name expresses the Jewish belief in the power of repentance and forgiveness, and in humanity's ability to change and improve. Parents who choose the name Zakai for their child express their hope that their child will grow to be an upright, just, and pure-hearted person, someone who will be vindicated in both divine and human judgment. The name also inspires a life of commandments and good deeds, reminding its bearer of the importance of maintaining moral and spiritual integrity at all times. Zakai is a name that connects the ancient past with the eternal values of justice and righteousness.

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Zakai | Zakkai | Zaccai

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Ezra 2:6-9 - The children of Pahath-moab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand eight hundred and twelve. The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and sixty

In Kabbalah, the name Zakai symbolizes the state of spiritual purity and divine merit. The name is connected to the sefirah of Yesod, representing the righteous person who is the foundation of the world, and to the concept of righteousness and merit that brings a person closer to divine light. Zakai expresses the transition from a state of judgment to a state of mercy and merit.

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Zakkai the Nasi - Jewish leader during the Second Temple period | Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai - Great Tanna and founder of Yavneh academy

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