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Yerushalaim (Jerusalem) is an ancient and unique name, serving as the name of the holiest city in Judaism, but also as a rare and moving personal name. The name carries profound meaning of wholeness, peace, and sanctity. Its origin is composed of two words: "yir'ah" - meaning vision or reverence, and "shalem" or "shalom" - symbolizing completeness and peace. According to various traditions, the name is interpreted as "City of Peace" or "Foundation of Peace," and it appears in the Bible over seven hundred times, attesting to its central importance in Jewish culture. As a personal name, Yerushalaim carries enormous emotional and ethical weight. It expresses a deep connection to heritage, Jewish identity, and the Land of Israel. Families who choose to give this name to their daughters (and occasionally to their sons) express a profound spiritual connection to the holiest place in Judaism. The name conveys a message of hope for peace, aspiration for spiritual completeness, and an unbreakable bond to Hebrew heritage. In recent generations, the name has gained some popularity among religious and Zionist families seeking to perpetuate the city's importance in their identity. The name Yerushalaim first appears in the Bible in the Book of Genesis, when Abraham ascends Mount Moriah. Throughout the Tanakh, Jerusalem is described as the city of the Temple, capital of David and Solomon's kingdom, and the focal point of the Jewish people's national yearnings. The prophets saw it as a symbol of future redemption and world peace. In Jewish tradition, Jerusalem is not merely a geographical location but a spiritual concept - it symbolizes the connection between heaven and earth, the divine presence, and the aspiration for moral and spiritual perfection. As a personal name, it grants its bearer a unique identity that connects them to the greater story of the Jewish people and its eternal values.

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Yerushalaim | Jerusalem | Yerushalayim

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Genesis 22:14 - And Abraham called the name of that place 'The LORD will see'; as it is said to this day: 'In the mount where the LORD is seen'

In Kabbalah, Yerushalaim symbolizes the meeting point between the upper and lower worlds, the gate through which divine abundance flows into the world. The name carries the secret of uniting holiness with matter, and represents the aspiration for tikkun olam (repairing the world) and bringing down the divine presence.

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Yerushalaim Azoulay - social activist | Yerushalaim Levi - folk artist

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