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ישעי


Meaning of the name ישעי

The name Yish'i is an ancient and unique Hebrew name carrying a profound meaning of personal salvation and deliverance. The name derives from the Hebrew root י.ש.ע (Y.SH.A), which appears throughout the Bible and expresses the concept of salvation, help, and redemption. The literal meaning of 'Yish'i' is 'my salvation' or 'my deliverance,' expressing a deep sense of reliance on a higher power, hope for redemption, and trust in divine providence. The name carries a particularly personal and intimate character, as it speaks in the first person - 'Yish'i,' meaning 'my salvation,' which gives it a quality of closeness and trust. In Jewish tradition, the root י.ש.ע is one of the most central and important roots. It appears in hundreds of places in the Hebrew Bible, from the Book of Exodus to the Book of Psalms, expressing the expectation of divine salvation. Many names derive from this same root, including Isaiah (Yeshayahu), Joshua (Yehoshua), Elisha (Elisha), and others, but the name Yish'i has a special uniqueness in that it speaks directly and personally about the personal salvation of the bearer. The name testifies to parents who see in their child a source of hope, redemption, and salvation - perhaps a child born after a difficult period, or a child who brought with him a sense of renewal and revival to the family. From a historical and geographical perspective, the name Yish'i gains additional meaning from its connection to Moshav Yish'i, located in the Shephelah region near Beit Shemesh. The moshav was founded in 1949 by immigrants from Yemen, and its name was chosen to express gratitude for the salvation experienced by the immigrants upon arriving in the Land of Israel after their difficult journey of immigration. This choice emphasizes the deep meaning of the name as a symbol of redemption, freedom, and new beginnings. The name Yish'i, therefore, is not just a personal name but also a name connected to the collective memory of an entire people, to the experience of immigration and absorption, and to hope for a better future in the homeland. Today, the name is considered rare and special, chosen by parents seeking a name with deep spiritual meaning, connection to Jewish tradition, and uniqueness that is not overly common.

The name ישעי with vowels

יִשְׁעִי

The name ישעי in English

Yish'i | Yishai | Ishi

Is the name ישעי considered international

No

Origin of the name ישעי from the Bible

Psalms 118:28 - You are my God, and I will praise You; my God, I will exalt You

Origin of the name ישעי from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the name Yish'i symbolizes the personal and direct connection between man and the Creator. The name carries the energy of inner redemption and spiritual confidence. It represents the power to overcome difficulties and find light even in darkness, expressing the belief that salvation is always near for those who seek it with a whole heart.

Gematria value for the name ישעי

390

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300

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70

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10

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Numerology value for the name ישעי

3

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300

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70

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10

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390

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9

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12

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1

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2

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3

Names similar to ישעי

Total times the name ישעי was registered

108 times

Graph of the name ישעי

* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022