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
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60
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6
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0
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6
Total times the name טנא was registered
94 times
Graph of the name טנא
* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022