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Zmora is an ancient and rare Hebrew name derived from the root Z-M-R, which relates to singing, melody, and praise. The name carries a fascinating dual meaning: on one hand, Zmora refers to a young vine branch, a tender shoot growing from the mother vine that holds within it the potential for future fruit. On the other hand, the name is connected to the word 'zmir' - song, melody, and praise. Thus, the name combines the world of nature and agriculture with the world of music and spirituality, creating a unique blend of physical growth and spiritual elevation. In biblical Hebrew culture, the vine and its branches symbolize fertility, abundance, and blessing. The vine is mentioned numerous times in the Bible as a symbol of the people of Israel and the Land of Israel, and the Zmora - the young, promising branch - represents a new generation, renewal, and hope. The prophet Isaiah uses the imagery of a branch as a symbol of the future Messiah: 'A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.' The word 'netzer' (branch) is close in meaning to 'Zmora,' and both express the idea of new growth from ancient roots. The name Zmora thus carries the significance of historical continuity alongside renewal and development. Linguistically, the name Zmora belongs to a rich word family that includes 'zmir' (song), 'zimra' (singing), 'mizmor' (psalm), and 'zamer' (to sing). All these words are connected to musical expression and praise. In this way, the name Zmora links the plant and the living - the branch growing from the vine to the bird singing on its branches. It is a name that evokes feelings of natural beauty, harmony, and joy of life. In the past, the name was more common in Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewish communities, where it carried connotations of delicacy, fertility, and feminine beauty. Today, it is a rare and special name suitable for parents seeking a name with deep meaning, connection to nature and tradition, yet different and unconventional.

זְמוֹרָה

Zmora | Zemora | Zamora

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Isaiah 11:1 - A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit

In Kabbalah, the Zmora symbolizes the connection between the divine source (the vine) and the earthly expression (the branch). It represents the Sefirah of Malchut, which receives abundance from the higher Sefirot and brings it into the world of action. The Zmora is also a symbol of the renewed soul and the spiritual potential inherent in every person.

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Zmora Almog - Israeli actress | Zmora Cohen - artist and sculptor

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