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טנא


Meaning of the name טנא

Tenna is an ancient and exceptionally rare Hebrew name with deep Aramaic roots connecting to the Talmudic period and rabbinic literature. The name carries a fascinating dual meaning: on one hand, Tenna refers to a basket or wicker vessel used for carrying fruits and agricultural produce, and on the other hand, in Talmudic Aramaic, the word describes a baby or small child. This dual significance grants the name unique symbolic depth - it represents both the container and the precious content within, both the protective structure and the tender, developing life. In traditional Jewish culture, the basket or tenna symbolizes abundance, blessing, and sustenance. During the Talmudic era, the tenna was an essential daily tool for storing and transporting agricultural produce, especially fruits and grain. Using this name expresses a profound connection to the land, agriculture, and the natural life cycle of sowing and reaping. In a spiritual sense, the tenna represents the vessel that contains divine blessing - just as the basket holds fruits, so does a person contain spiritual potential and soul qualities within. The name recalls the Talmudic concept of "vessel" - the human being as receiver and container of divine abundance. The name's second meaning - baby or small child - adds a dimension of innocence, purity, and new beginnings. In Talmudic literature, the word tenna appears in contexts of caring for young children and parental love for their offspring. This name is particularly suitable for parents seeking a rare and original name with deep connection to Jewish tradition yet completely uncommon today. Choosing the name Tenna expresses a desire to connect the child to ancient sources, maintain a bond with the Aramaic language that was the spoken language of the Jewish people for hundreds of years, and grant them a unique and unforgettable identity. The name also carries a sense of warmth, intimacy, and family closeness, as it describes the smallest and most precious object in the family - the tender child.

The name טנא with vowels

טֶנֶא

The name טנא in English

Tenna | Tena | Teneh

טנא is mainly suitable for

Boy and Girl

Is the name טנא considered international

No

Origin of the name טנא from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the name Tenna symbolizes the spiritual vessel receiving divine abundance. The tenna represents the soul prepared to receive divine light, just as the basket is ready to receive fruits. The name carries energy of reception, containment, and filling with blessing.

Gematria value for the name טנא

60

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9

ט

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50

נ

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1

א

Numerology value for the name טנא

6

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9

ט

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50

נ

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1

א

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60

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6

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0

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6

Names similar to טנא

Total times the name טנא was registered

94 times

Graph of the name טנא

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