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The name Yotam is an ancient and impressive Hebrew name carrying profound meaning of moral integrity and righteousness. The name is composed of two elements: "Yo" - an abbreviation of God's name, and "Tam" - meaning whole, innocent, righteous, and upright. The full meaning of the name is "God is perfect" or "God is whole," expressing faith in the absolute perfection of the Creator and the aspiration to live a life of integrity and innocence. Two prominent figures bearing this name appear in the Bible, both symbolizing moral courage and wisdom. The first and most famous is Yotam son of Gideon (Jerubbaal), who was the youngest of seventy brothers. When Abimelech, his half-brother, murdered all his brothers to crown himself king, Yotam was the sole survivor. In a dramatic scene, Yotam climbed Mount Gerizim and delivered the famous "Parable of Yotam" - a fable about trees seeking to appoint a king over themselves. In this parable, the useful trees (the olive, fig, and vine) refused to reign, and only the worthless bramble agreed. The parable was a sharp criticism of Abimelech and the citizens of Shechem who crowned him. After his speech, Yotam fled and disappeared from the historical stage, but his parable remains one of the most famous and important parables in the Bible. The second figure is Yotam son of Uzziah, who reigned over Judah in the eighth century BCE. Yotam is considered a righteous and good king who continued his father Uzziah's path in building and strengthening the kingdom. The Bible testifies that he did "what was right in the eyes of the Lord" and maintained the monotheistic tradition. During his reign, fortresses were built, springs were dug, and the kingdom prospered. These two figures give the name Yotam a meaning of courage, integrity, wisdom, and moral leadership. Parents choosing this name express their hope that their child will be an upright, righteous person with a moral backbone and the courage to stand for truth.

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Judges 9:7 - And Jotham went and stood on the top of Mount Gerizim, and lifted up his voice and called out, and said to them: Hear me, you lords of Shechem, that God may hear you

In Kabbalah, the name Yotam carries deep spiritual significance. The component "Yo" represents the holy name and divine presence, while "Tam" symbolizes wholeness and spiritual innocence. The name expresses the Kabbalistic concept of "Temimut Da'at" - a spiritual state where a person achieves inner perfection and unity with the Creator. The letters of the name in gematria indicate a balance between Chesed (kindness) and Gevurah (strength), and the need for moral righteousness as a path to spiritual elevation. The name is considered a name of the righteous and people of truth.

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Yotam Halperin - Israeli actor | Yotam Ottolenghi - Israeli-British chef and food writer | Yotam Kushnir - Israeli actor | Yotam Feld - Israeli musician and composer | Yotam Ben Horin - Israeli journalist and commentator

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