לינור
Meaning of the name לינור
Linor is a beautiful modern Hebrew feminine name, created from the creative combination of two linguistic elements: "li" - a possessive pronoun expressing personal belonging, and "nor" - an ancient Aramaic word meaning light, flame, or radiance. The complete meaning of the name is "my light" or "my radiance," reflecting the profound perception of a child as a source of light, joy, and hope in their parents' lives. The name combines the warmth of personal belonging with the brilliance and brightness of light, creating a poetic image of parental love and spiritual illumination. The root "nor" appears in ancient Jewish culture and in the Aramaic language, which was common among the Jewish people during biblical times and the Talmudic era. The word "nor" connects to the Hebrew word "ner" (candle) and "or" (light), and carries a deep connection to the symbolism of light in Judaism - light as a symbol of wisdom, truth, Torah, and divine presence. In Kabbalah, light represents divine flow, spiritual revelation, and the inner goodness within every soul. The name Linor, therefore, is not merely an expression of personal affection but also carries profound spiritual meaning of illumination and elevation. As a modern name created in Israel in recent decades, Linor reflects the trend of creating new names that combine traditional elements with contemporary sensibility. The name became particularly popular in the 1980s and 1990s, and has since been carried by an entire generation of Israeli women who represent the dynamism, creativity, and strength of modern Israeli society. Women named Linor are often known for having strong personalities, natural charisma, and the ability to illuminate their surroundings through their actions and words. The name carries within it an expectation for a meaningful life, for positive influence on others, and for being a source of inspiration and light to those around them.
The name לינור with vowels
לִינוֹר
The name לינור in English
Linor | Linohr | Leenor
לינור is mainly suitable for
Girl
Is the name לינור considered international
No
Origin of the name לינור from the Bible
Genesis 1:3 - And God said, Let there be light: and there was light
Origin of the name לינור from Kabbalah
In Kabbalah, light symbolizes divine flow and spiritual abundance descending from the higher worlds. The name Linor expresses the personal connection with divine light, and represents the human capacity to be a vessel for this light in the world. It conveys values of purity, spiritual clarity, and soul elevation.
Gematria value for the name לינור
296
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30
ל
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10
י
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50
נ
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6
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200
ר
Numerology value for the name לינור
8
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30
ל
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10
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50
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6
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200
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296
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2
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9
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6
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17
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1
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7
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8
Famous people named לינור
Linor Abargil - Former Miss World and social activist | Linor Shafer - Actress and singer | Linor Pechima - Content creator and digital influencer
Total times the name לינור was registered
1417 times
Graph of the name לינור
* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022