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ליחי


Meaning of the name ליחי

Likhi is an ancient and unique Hebrew name with multiple rich meanings spanning different periods in Jewish culture. The basic meaning of the name is "cheek" or "jaw" - a part of the human face, the area between the bone and mouth, symbolizing strength, beauty, and vitality. In Biblical Hebrew, the cheek was perceived as a symbol of physical strength and impressive personal presence, appearing in several significant contexts in ancient texts. In the Biblical tradition, the name Likhi gains additional significance through its connection to the story of Samson the hero. At a place called "Lehi" or "Ramat Lehi" (the Hill of the Jawbone), Samson performed one of his most famous feats - striking down a thousand Philistines with a donkey's jawbone. The place received its name from this dramatic event, and the name became a symbol of superhuman strength, heroism, and victory against superior forces. The name carries this legacy of courage, determination, and the ability to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Additionally, the place Ramat Lehi is also mentioned in the context of the spring of water that burst forth there following Samson's prayer, adding to the name's meaning a dimension of life, renewal, and divine miracle. The name Likhi also carries deeper symbolic meanings. In Rabbinic literature and Jewish commentary, the cheek symbolizes the power of speech and expression, the ability to convey messages and influence one's surroundings. This is a facial area connected to human communication, and therefore the name can also be interpreted as a symbol of rhetorical ability, the power of persuasion, and the importance of the right word at the right time. Additionally, the name has a nuance of delicacy and beauty - the cheek is considered one of the facial areas expressing grace and youth, so the name can also be interpreted as an expression of vitality, youthfulness, and freshness. In modern Israeli culture, the name Likhi is perceived as a unique and original name, connecting ancient heritage with a contemporary spirit of seeking special names with deep historical significance.

The name ליחי with vowels

לִיחִי

The name ליחי in English

Likhi | Lechi | Lihi

ליחי is mainly suitable for

Boy and Girl

Is the name ליחי considered international

No

Origin of the name ליחי from the Bible

Judges 15:15 - And he found a fresh jawbone of a donkey, and put forth his hand, and took it, and slew a thousand men therewith

Origin of the name ליחי from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the cheek symbolizes the power of speech and spiritual expression. The name Likhi is connected to the Sefirah of Hod - the ability to acknowledge, recognize, and express inner truth. The cheek as an organ of speech represents the bridge between internal thought and external expression, and therefore the bearer of this name is considered to have a special ability to convey spiritual messages and influence their surroundings through refined and intentional speech.

Gematria value for the name ליחי

58

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30

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10

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8

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10

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Numerology value for the name ליחי

4

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30

ל

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10

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8

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10

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58

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5

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8

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13

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1

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3

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4

Famous people named ליחי

Likhi Kornowski - Israeli actor | Likhi Sharabi - Israeli musician and composer

Names similar to ליחי

Total times the name ליחי was registered

89 times

Graph of the name ליחי

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