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חופי


Meaning of the name חופי

Chofi is an ancient and exceptionally rare Hebrew name, woven into the depths of biblical history and Hebrew culture. The name appears in the Bible as one of the sons of Eli the priest, who served as the head of the court in Shiloh during the period of the Judges. Chofi and his brother Phinehas were priests at the Tabernacle in Shiloh, and they are mentioned in the Book of Samuel I as tragic figures whose fate was connected to Israel's war with the Philistines and the capture of the Ark of the Covenant. Linguistically, the name Chofi is related to the root CH.P.H, which indicates concepts of covering, protection, and shelter. Some scholars believe the name may be a shortened form or affectionate version of a longer name, perhaps "Chofniyah" or a similar form, whose overall meaning is "God has protected" or "sheltered by God." The name carries within it a sense of holiness and connection to Temple service, but also a layer of moral warning - as the story of Chofi and Phinehas in the Bible teaches about the importance of integrity and true faith in sacred service. In Jewish culture, the name Chofi has remained rare throughout the generations, but it carries significant historical and literary weight. It reflects the complexity of Hebrew identity - a combination of sanctity and humanity, ancient tradition and profound moral lessons. Families seeking a unique name with authentic biblical roots, a name that is uncommon yet laden with meaning, may find in Chofi an interesting choice that connects to the ancient past of the Jewish people.

The name חופי with vowels

חוֹפִי

The name חופי in English

Chofi | Hofi | Chofni

חופי is mainly suitable for

Boy

Is the name חופי considered international

No

Origin of the name חופי from the Bible

1 Samuel 1:3 - And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were priests unto the LORD

Origin of the name חופי from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the name Chofi represents the principle of divine protection and spiritual shelter. The name is connected to the sefirot of Chesed and Malchut, which express divine protection over creation and the connection between heaven and earth. The combination of the letters CH-O-F-I carries an energy of spiritual covering and guardianship.

Gematria value for the name חופי

104

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8

ח

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6

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80

פ

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10

י

Numerology value for the name חופי

5

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8

ח

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6

ו

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80

פ

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10

י

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104

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1

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0

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4

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5

Names similar to חופי

Total times the name חופי was registered

39 times

Graph of the name חופי

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