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ליחן


Meaning of the name ליחן

Lichen is a rare and modern Hebrew name that combines grace and nobility within it. The name is constructed from the word "li" (mine) expressing personal belonging, and the word "chen" (grace/charm) symbolizing beauty, kindness, and graciousness. This combination creates a unique name expressing the concept "my grace" or "the grace that belongs to me", giving it a particularly personal and intimate meaning. The name Lichen belongs to the family of modern compound names that developed in modern Hebrew, especially in recent years. It reflects a contemporary trend of creating names that combine traditional Hebrew words in new and original forms. The word "chen" itself appears in the Bible and Hebrew literature throughout generations as a central concept expressing inner beauty, divine grace, and spiritual attraction. When adding the prefix "li", the name becomes more personal, like a declaration of the unique and special grace of the name bearer. In Hebrew culture, the concept of "chen" holds an honored place and appears in many contexts. "Finding favor in someone's eyes" is a biblical expression describing special affection and appreciation. The name Lichen, therefore, carries not only external beauty but also internal qualities of kindness, gentleness, and personal pleasantness. It is particularly suitable for parents seeking a feminine yet characterful name, one that expresses their daughter's uniqueness and the special qualities they see in her or hope she will develop.

The name ליחן with vowels

לִיחֵן

The name ליחן in English

Lichen | Lihen | Lichan

ליחן is mainly suitable for

Girl

Is the name ליחן considered international

No

Origin of the name ליחן from the Bible

Genesis 29:17 (adapted) - And the youth was fair of form and good of appearance, and the maiden was beautiful of form and fair of appearance

Origin of the name ליחן from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the concept of 'chen' represents the flow of divine abundance and supreme grace descending to the world. The name Lichen expresses the personal and unique connection of the individual to this grace, as if receiving a special portion of divine grace that belongs to them personally. This is a name indicating a soul with a special destiny to bring grace and beauty to the world.

Gematria value for the name ליחן

98

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30

ל

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10

י

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8

ח

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50

ן

Numerology value for the name ליחן

8

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30

ל

+

10

י

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8

ח

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50

ן

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98

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9

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8

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17

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1

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7

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8

Famous people named ליחן

Lichen Shani - Young Israeli entrepreneur and fashion designer | Lichen Cohen - Independent artist and musician

Names similar to ליחן

Total times the name ליחן was registered

94 times

Graph of the name ליחן

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

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