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לימאי


Meaning of the name לימאי

Limei is a unique and fascinating name that combines diverse cultural influences and profound meanings. The name is considered multicultural, bridging East and West, connecting Chinese culture with Hebrew tradition. In its Chinese origin, Limei is composed of two syllables: 'Li' meaning beautiful or graceful, and 'Mei' meaning rose or flower. This combination creates the meaning of 'beautiful rose' or 'lovely flower', expressing delicacy, natural beauty, and gentleness. The name carries the traditional aesthetic values of Chinese culture, which emphasizes both inner and outer beauty equally. In the Hebrew and Israeli context, the name Limei has developed an additional meaning connecting it to the third month in the Hebrew calendar - Iyar. The word 'Limei' can be interpreted as 'Li-Mai', meaning 'mine from Iyar' or 'belonging to the month of Iyar'. The month of Iyar is a spring month, a month of blossoming and renewal, symbolizing hope, new beginnings, and growth. This is the month when nature reaches its peak, fields fill with colors and fragrances, and the air fills with a sense of life and vitality. The name Limei, therefore, combines the Chinese floral beauty with Hebrew spring renewal, creating a unique synthesis of meanings. The name Limei is particularly suitable for parents seeking a name with an international character, a name that can be easily pronounced in different languages and carries positive, universal meanings. It is a name that expresses openness to the world, sensitivity to different cultures, and an aspiration to bridge between worlds. In our global era, names like Limei represent a new generation of Israelis who are connected to their roots yet open to the wider world. The name carries a sense of delicacy and beauty, but also strength and resilience - just like the rose that grows and blooms despite challenges. It suits children whose parents want to give them a unique identity, a name that will distinguish them from the crowd while remaining pleasant to the ear and carrying deep meaning.

The name לימאי with vowels

לִימֵאי

The name לימאי in English

Limei | Limai | Li-Mei

לימאי is mainly suitable for

Boy and Girl

Is the name לימאי considered international

Yes

Origin of the name לימאי from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the name Limei expresses the principle of uniting opposites - East and West, matter and spirit, external and internal beauty. The name carries the energy of renewal and blossoming, corresponding to the Sefirah of Tiferet which represents balance and harmony. It symbolizes aspiration for multiculturalism while maintaining personal uniqueness, originality, and creativity.

Gematria value for the name לימאי

91

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30

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40

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Numerology value for the name לימאי

1

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30

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10

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40

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91

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10

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1

Famous people named לימאי

Limei Takenuochi - Public Figure

Names similar to לימאי

Total times the name לימאי was registered

117 times

Graph of the name לימאי

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