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Yerushalem (Jerusalem) is a name carrying profound and unique significance in Jewish tradition, bearing within it thousands of years of history, spirituality, and culture. The name appears numerous times in the Bible and symbolizes the holiest city in Judaism, the place where the Temple stood and where the Divine Presence dwelt. As a personal name, Yerushalem expresses a deep connection to Jewish heritage, the Land of Israel, and the central spiritual values of the Jewish people. The name carries meanings of peace, wholeness, and holiness, representing the deep yearning of the Jewish people for redemption and return to Zion. Etymologically, there are several interpretations of the name Yerushalem's meaning. The most accepted interpretation is that the name comprises two components: 'yeru' meaning 'founded' or 'city', and 'shalem' which is the name of a Canaanite deity or means 'peace'. According to this interpretation, Yerushalem means 'city of peace' or 'foundation of peace'. Other scholars have interpreted the name as 'yireh shalem' - a combination of fear of heaven and completeness. The Midrash states that God called the city 'Shalem', while Abraham our father called it 'Yireh', and from these two names the name 'Yerushalem' was formed. Another interpretation sees in the name the word 'yerusha' - inheritance, as the city is the spiritual inheritance of the Jewish people. All these interpretations emphasize Jerusalem's special status as a spiritual center, as a place of longed-for peace, and as the eternal inheritance of the nation. As a personal name, Yerushalem is an exceptionally rare and special choice. Parents who choose this name express an especially strong connection to Jewish heritage and the Land of Israel. The name carries a sense of holiness, of historical mission, and of connection to many generations of Jews who directed their prayers toward Jerusalem. In the modern era, the name Yerushalem as a personal name also expresses deep Zionism, love of Zion, and belief in the special destiny of the Jewish people. Bearers of this name carry on their shoulders a rich heritage and responsibility to preserve the values that Jerusalem symbolizes - holiness, peace, unity, and aspiration to fulfill the prophetic vision of 'for out of Zion shall go forth the Torah, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem'. The name is particularly suitable for families seeking a name with deep meaning, a name that connects past to future, and a name that always reminds of the lofty purpose and spiritual vision of the Jewish people.

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Yerushalem | Jerusalem | Yerushalayim

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Isaiah 2:3 - For out of Zion shall go forth the Torah, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem

In Kabbalah, Yerushalem symbolizes the meeting point between heaven and earth, between the spiritual and material. The city is considered the center of the spiritual world, and the name carries the sefirot of Tiferet and Malchut - divine beauty and earthly kingdom united. Yerushalem is the expression of desired perfection, a state of unity between all opposites.

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Yerushalem Ravitz (artist and musician) | Yerushalem Friedman (rabbi and author)

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