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טל


Meaning of the name טל

Tal is a short and meaningful Hebrew name that expresses the beauty of nature and the cycle of life. The name describes the delicate water droplets that accumulate at night on plant leaves as the air cools and moisture condenses. In Hebrew culture, dew has always been perceived as a blessing and source of life, especially in the Land of Israel where water is a precious resource. In the Bible, dew is mentioned numerous times as a symbol of divine grace and blessing. In Genesis, Isaac blesses Jacob with the words "May God give you of the dew of heaven" - a blessing emphasizing the importance of dew as a source of abundance and sustenance. The prophets used the imagery of dew to describe spiritual renewal and salvation: "Like the dew of light shall be your dew" - thus Hosea describes the future redemption. Dew also symbolizes constant divine providence, as it descends quietly and gently each night, reviving vegetation and sustaining the cycle of life. As a personal name, Tal became especially popular in Israel from the period of Hebrew language revival onward. The name conveys simplicity, naturalness, and connection to the land. It carries values of gentleness, freshness, and daily renewal. Tal is a unisex name suitable for both boys and girls, reflecting its transformation into a symbol of equality and modernity. In the modern era, the name Tal also represents elegant simplicity - a short name, easy to pronounce and remember, yet deep in meaning. Many choose this name for its soft sounds and for the connection it creates with both nature and Hebrew tradition.

The name טל with vowels

טַל

The name טל in English

Tal | Tahl

טל is mainly suitable for

Boy and Girl

Is the name טל considered international

No

Origin of the name טל from the Bible

Genesis 27:28 - May God give you of the dew of heaven and of the fatness of the earth, abundance of grain and wine

Origin of the name טל from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, dew represents divine abundance descending from the higher worlds. Dew is perceived as a delicate and nourishing energy that connects the spiritual with the material, heaven with earth. The name Tal symbolizes purity, spiritual renewal, and the ability to receive blessing even in difficult times.

Gematria value for the name טל

39

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9

ט

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30

ל

Numerology value for the name טל

3

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9

ט

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30

ל

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39

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3

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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 טל

Tal Mosseri - Israeli actor and comedian | Tal Berman - Israeli actress | Tal Ben Haim - Israeli footballer | Tal Talmon - Israeli musician and composer | Tal Friedman - Israeli actress | Tal Netzer - digital content creator

Names similar to טל

Total times the name טל was registered

34313 times

Graph of the name טל

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

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