ימין
Meaning of the name ימין
Yamin is an ancient and unique Hebrew name that appears in the Bible and carries deep and multiple meanings. The name derives from the Hebrew word "yamin" which means the right side, the right direction, or the right hand. In Hebrew and Jewish culture, the right side always symbolizes strength, power, blessing, and preferred status. In biblical literature, the right is associated with honor, divine power, and special blessing. When a father blesses his sons, he places his right hand on the preferred or firstborn son, as Jacob did when he blessed Ephraim and Manasseh. The name Yamin appears in the Bible as the name of a historical figure - Benjamin son of Jacob, whose name means "son of the right" or "son of the right side." The tribe that descended from him was considered a special and honored tribe among the people of Israel. The symbolic meaning of the right extends beyond the physical sense and becomes a metaphor for everything positive, blessed, and honorable. In prayers and liturgical poems, "God's right hand" is mentioned as a symbol of His power and salvation. The verse "Your right hand, O Lord, is glorious in power" describes the divine strength expressed through the right. As a personal name, Yamin carries a message of inner strength, natural leadership, and blessing. Parents who choose this name for their child express hope that their child will be a "right hand" - a person who can be relied upon, a strong and faithful person, someone who brings blessing to their surroundings. The name is particularly suitable for families seeking a short and profound biblical name, a name that connects ancient tradition with modernity. Although the name is not particularly common today, it carries cultural and spiritual richness that gives it uniqueness and depth. The simple and direct sound of the name, together with its deep meaning, makes it an attractive choice for parents seeking a different and special name with deep roots in Jewish tradition.
The name ימין with vowels
יָמִין
The name ימין in English
Yamin | Yameen | Jamin
ימין is mainly suitable for
Boy and Girl
Is the name ימין considered international
No
Origin of the name ימין from the Bible
Exodus 15:6 - Your right hand, O Lord, is glorious in power; Your right hand, O Lord, shatters the enemy
Origin of the name ימין from Kabbalah
In Kabbalah, the right represents the pillar of kindness and giving, the influencing and blessing power. The right is connected to the Sefirah of Chesed and to the masculine energy that illuminates and gives. The name Yamin carries within it the power of positive influence and blessing that flows from above to below.
Gematria value for the name ימין
110
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10
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40
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10
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50
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Numerology value for the name ימין
2
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10
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40
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10
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50
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110
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1
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1
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0
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2
Famous people named ימין
Yamin Saneh - Israeli artist | Yamin Mazuz - Israeli businessman
Total times the name ימין was registered
118 times
Graph of the name ימין
* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022