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לי-חן


Meaning of the name לי-חן

Li-Chen is a unique compound Hebrew name that combines two profound Hebrew elements: "Li" - expressing personal belonging and closeness, and "Chen" - symbolizing grace, beauty, and pleasantness. The name represents the idea of personal grace, an inner beauty that belongs uniquely to the name bearer. This is a name that has gained considerable popularity in recent decades in Israel, especially among parents seeking a modern name that blends Hebrew tradition with contemporary sensitivity. The name conveys delicacy, affection, and a sense of intimate closeness. The component "Li" appears throughout the Bible as a possessive particle expressing belonging, as in "Mine is the silver and Mine is the gold" (Haggai 2:8). It gives the name a personal and intimate dimension, as if the grace described belongs uniquely to the name bearer. The component "Chen" is one of the central concepts in Hebrew culture, appearing many times in the Bible and symbolizing not only external beauty but primarily inner charm, likeability, and the ability to evoke affection in others' hearts. "Grace, grace unto it" (Zechariah 4:7) - a blessing expressing the wish that grace would endure and multiply. As a modern compound name, Li-Chen reflects a trend in contemporary Hebrew names - creating new names that combine familiar Hebrew words in creative ways. The name is particularly popular among secular and traditional families seeking an original Hebrew name that is neither too heavy nor overly traditional. It suits both girls and boys, though it is more common among girls. The name carries a message of personal uniqueness - each person carries their own grace, their own inner beauty unique to them alone. Parents choosing this name express their hope that their child will find favor in others' eyes, be loved and appreciated, and above all - develop their own inner beauty and uniqueness.

The name לי-חן with vowels

לִי-חֵן

The name לי-חן in English

Li-Chen | Lee-Chen | Lichen

לי-חן is mainly suitable for

Boy and Girl

Is the name לי-חן considered international

No

Origin of the name לי-חן from the Bible

Genesis 6:8 - But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD

Origin of the name לי-חן from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, grace (chen) represents the inner divine illumination shining through the soul. The name Li-Chen expresses the idea that every soul has its own unique divine grace, its special spark granted from above. The connection between "Li" and "Chen" symbolizes the unity between the individual and the collective, between the individual soul and the infinite light.

Gematria value for the name לי-חן

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 לי-חן

8

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30

ל

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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 לי-חן

Li-Chen Miller (Israeli actress and model) | Li-Chen Cohen (Israeli singer)

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