לי-ים
Meaning of the name לי-ים
Li-Yam is a unique and modern Hebrew name that combines two simple yet profoundly meaningful words: "Li" - a possessive pronoun expressing personal belonging, and "Yam" - one of the most powerful and ancient symbols in Hebrew and Mediterranean culture, meaning "sea." The name expresses a deep sense of belonging to the sea, a love for aquatic nature, and an emotional connection to the infinite expanses of water. It is a name born from the desire to express a personal affinity with one of nature's most impressive forces, reflecting a worldview of freedom, space, and emotional depth. The sea in Hebrew culture appears as a central motif throughout history - from the parting of the Red Sea to the stories of fishermen on the Sea of Galilee, from descriptions of the Great Sea (Mediterranean) in the Bible to contemporary sea poetry. The sea symbolizes power, depth, mystery, and infinity. It represents both danger and opportunity, both fear and attraction. Choosing the name Li-Yam reflects a desire to identify with all these rich meanings, to make the sea part of one's personal identity. The name is particularly suitable for families who grew up by the seaside, those whose occupation is connected to the sea, or simply those who see the sea as a source of inspiration and tranquility. As a compound name, Li-Yam reflects a contemporary trend in Israeli Hebrew culture to create new names by combining familiar words in creative ways. The name carries a poetic dimension - it sounds like a line from a song, like a declaration of love for nature. The two-part structure of the name creates a pleasant musical rhythm, and its direct and clear meaning makes it immediately accessible and understandable. It is a name that evokes images of blue beaches, rolling waves, infinite horizons, and a sense of freedom and lightness. It suits children whose parents want to give them a name with natural meaning and connection to the Israeli landscape, a name that recalls the beauty and power of the nature around us.
The name לי-ים with vowels
לִי-יָם
The name לי-ים in English
Li-Yam | Liyam | Lee-Yam
לי-ים is mainly suitable for
Boy and Girl
Is the name לי-ים considered international
No
Origin of the name לי-ים from the Bible
Genesis 1:9 - And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear
Origin of the name לי-ים from Kabbalah
In Kabbalah, the sea symbolizes the world of Ein Sof (infinity), the hidden source of all life. Water represents divine grace and abundance flowing into the world. The name Li-Yam expresses a personal connection to higher spiritual energies, a sense of belonging to the source of life, and the ability to flow with the spiritual current. The sea in Kabbalah is also a symbol of deep wisdom - just as the sea covers unfathomable depths, so divine wisdom is deep and incomprehensible.
Gematria value for the name לי-ים
90
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30
ל
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10
י
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10
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40
ם
Numerology value for the name לי-ים
9
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30
ל
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10
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10
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40
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90
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9
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0
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9
Total times the name לי-ים was registered
197 times
Graph of the name לי-ים
* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022