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Yiska is an ancient and unique Hebrew name with deep biblical roots and a direct connection to the founding fathers and mothers of the Jewish nation. The name appears in the Bible as the name of Yiska daughter of Haran, sister of Lot and niece of Abraham. According to Midrash and Jewish tradition, Yiska is actually Sarah the Matriarch herself, who was called by this name in her youth. Many commentators explain that Sarah was called "Yiska" from the word "sokah" - because everyone would gaze and look at her exceptional beauty, or from the word "sakhah" - because the Divine Spirit dwelled upon her. The word "Yiska" is also derived from the root s.k.h meaning to look, to observe, to see with clarity. This is a name that carries meanings of inner and outer beauty, wisdom, and the ability to see deeply. In Jewish tradition, the name Yiska contains many rich meanings. The Midrash teaches that the name was given to Sarah because of two central qualities: first, because of her rare beauty that caused all who saw her to gaze at her in wonder, and second, because of the prophetic power and spiritual vision she possessed. Sarah-Yiska was a woman of exceptional wisdom, and God Himself commanded Abraham to listen to her voice. The name thus expresses a rare combination of external and internal beauty, of wisdom and understanding, and of the ability to see beyond what is visible to the eye. Women bearing this name carry with them the legacy of the spiritual and moral strength of the mother of the nation, and the ability to be a spiritual leader and influence their surroundings. In modern Hebrew culture, the name Yiska has maintained its special and rare character. This is a name that is not particularly common, and therein lies its charm - it gives the bearer a sense of uniqueness and connection to ancient heritage. Parents who choose this name express a desire to connect their daughter to the deep sources of the Jewish people, and to give her a name with high spiritual significance. The name Yiska is particularly suitable for families interested in an authentic biblical name that is not too common, a name that conveys both gentleness and strength. In recent years there has been a certain increase in the popularity of rare biblical names like Yiska, as part of a general trend to return to roots and choose names with deep and original meaning.

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Yiska | Jesca | Iscah | Yiscah

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Genesis 11:29 - And the sons of Haran: Milcah and Iscah

In Kabbalah, the name Yiska represents the Sefirah of wisdom and spiritual vision. The name is connected to the ability to see the hidden and understand the inner depth of things. The connection of the name to Sarah the Matriarch strengthens its spiritual dimension, as Sarah was a greater prophet than Abraham. The name carries an energy of supreme feminine wisdom and the ability to connect the spiritual world with the physical world.

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Yiska Levovitz - Israeli singer and creator | Yiska Polk - Israeli journalist and publicist | Yiska Ravitz - Israeli actress and creator

שרה | מלכה | רבקה | יעל | שירה | שושנה | דבורה

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