חסידה

Hasida is a fascinating Hebrew feminine name with rich and multifaceted meanings. The name carries two central dimensions: the natural-wildlife dimension and the spiritual-religious dimension, both interweaving to create a name of unique depth and beauty. In its first meaning, Hasida is a majestic and impressive bird, of the stork family, well-known in the cultural and geographical landscape of the Land of Israel. The bird is characterized by long, slender legs, a long beak, and impressive flight. The stork is a migratory bird that arrives in Israel during certain transitional seasons, and it is considered one of the most recognized and beloved birds in Jewish tradition. In the Bible, the stork is mentioned in several places, primarily in the context of unclean birds (Leviticus 11:19), but also as a symbol of loyalty and attachment to place. Folk culture has granted the stork a special status, and it is considered the bird of kindness and faithfulness, guarding its nest and chicks with great devotion. The bird's name derives from the root ח-ס-ד (H-S-D), expressing kindness, loyalty, and devotion. In its second meaning, Hasida is the feminine form of the word "Hasid" (pious person), meaning a woman devoted to faith, a fervent believer, or an ardent devotee. In the Jewish context, the name Hasida can refer to a woman belonging to the Hasidic movement or a woman possessing qualities of piety - devotion to God, love of fellow beings, joy in divine service, and dedication to spiritual values. The Hasidic movement, founded in the 18th century by the Baal Shem Tov, emphasized the emotional and direct connection with the Creator, and joy and devotion as primary modes of worship. Women in the Hasidic movement, called "Hasidot," proudly bear this name as an expression of their spiritual and cultural identity. The name Hasida combines the natural beauty of the animal world with the spiritual depth of Jewish tradition. It expresses qualities of loyalty, devotion, kindness, and attachment - qualities attributed both to the stork bird and to the pious woman. The name also carries a sense of soaring and aspiration to heights, as the bird glides through the skies, while maintaining a deep spiritual anchor in traditional and faith values. This is a name suitable for a girl whose parents wish to give her a rich identity that combines nature and spirituality, external beauty and inner depth.

חֲסִידָה

Hasida | Chasida | Hasidah

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Leviticus 11:19 - And the stork, the heron after its kind, and the hoopoe, and the bat

In Kabbalah, the name Hasida symbolizes the attribute of kindness and compassion, associated with the Sefirah of Chesed. The name expresses the connection between the soul and the Creator through love and devotion, and the ability to ascend spiritually like the bird soaring to the heavens. The stork also represents the transition between worlds - between the earthly and the spiritual, between the material and the soulful. The gematria value of the name connects it to concepts of faithfulness, devotion, and pure faith.

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Hasida Stricher (social activist) | Hasida Gross (Hasidic author)

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