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יעל חן


Meaning of the name יעל חן

Yael Chen is a feminine compound name that combines two ancient and meaningful components in Hebrew culture. The first element, 'Yael', appears in the Bible and carries meanings of strength, agility, and freedom. Yael refers to the mountain gazelle, a graceful and nimble animal that symbolizes both natural beauty and inner strength. The second component, 'Chen', represents delicate and spiritual qualities - grace, inner beauty, and the natural charm that a person radiates. The combination of these two elements creates a profoundly meaningful name that expresses the perfect balance between power and gentleness, between courage and compassion. In Jewish history, the name Yael holds special significance due to the biblical figure of Yael, wife of Heber the Kenite, a heroic woman who displayed extraordinary courage during the period of the Judges. She saved the people of Israel from dire straits through an act of bravery that immortalized her in the collective memory of the nation. Adding the element 'Chen' to the name creates an additional dimension - it emphasizes that true heroism does not come at the expense of humanity and compassion, but is actually integrated with them. Chen, in its biblical sense, refers both to divine grace and to positive character traits that give a person a special and attractive presence. The name Yael Chen became popular in Israel primarily during the twentieth century, as part of the trend of creating compound names that combine tradition with innovation. It reflects the desire of Israeli parents to give their daughters a deeply meaningful name that expresses both connection to Jewish sources and contemporary values of feminine strength and grace. The name conveys the belief that a woman can be strong and independent while maintaining her femininity, charm, and inner beauty. It is a name that radiates self-confidence, connection to nature and roots, while simultaneously conveying sensitivity and human warmth. In the modern era, bearers of the name Yael Chen are often perceived as women with complex and rich personalities, who harmoniously blend traits once considered contradictory, creating a unique and inspiring identity.

The name יעל חן with vowels

יָעֵל חֵן

The name יעל חן in English

Yael Chen | Jael Chen | Yael Grace

יעל חן is mainly suitable for

Girl

Is the name יעל חן considered international

No

Origin of the name יעל חן from the Bible

Judges 4:21 - Then Jael, Heber's wife, took a tent peg and took a hammer in her hand

Origin of the name יעל חן from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the name Yael Chen combines the dimension of Gevurah/strength (Yael) with the dimension of Chesed/kindness (Chen). Yael is connected to the Sefirah of Gevurah and inner power, while Chen is linked to the Sefirah of Chesed and the flow of divine abundance. The combination represents the perfect balance between feminine and masculine forces in the soul.

Gematria value for the name יעל חן

168

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10

י

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70

ע

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30

ל

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8

ח

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50

ן

Numerology value for the name יעל חן

6

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10

י

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70

ע

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30

ל

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8

ח

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50

ן

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168

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1

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6

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8

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15

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1

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5

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6

Famous people named יעל חן

Yael Chen - Israeli author and poet | Yael Chen - visual artist | Yael Chen - dancer and choreographer

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