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לי-שי


Meaning of the name לי-שי

Li-Shay is a modern, emotionally resonant Hebrew compound name that combines the word "li" (mine, belonging to me) with the word "shai" (gift). The name expresses a profound sense of gratitude and appreciation, as parents view their newborn child as a precious and personal gift given to them. This is a name born from pure emotion of love and recognition, reflecting the deep Jewish concept that children are a blessing and gift from heaven. The name developed in recent decades as part of the trend of compound names in Israel, combining simple Hebrew words to create new and personal meanings. The linguistic structure of the name is particularly interesting: "li" is a possessive pronoun indicating first-person singular ownership, while "shai" means gift or present. The combination creates the meaning of "my gift" or "the gift given to me," emphasizing the intimate and personal connection between parents and their child. In modern Israeli culture, such compound names have become especially popular, as they allow parents to express more complex emotions and meanings than traditional single names. Li-Shay also carries a message of humility - the recognition that the child is not property but a gift entrusted to the parents for care and nurturing. Culturally, the name Li-Shay reflects central values in Israeli society: the importance of family, gratitude, and the desire to express emotions directly and openly. The name is particularly popular among families who have experienced difficulties in bringing children into the world, or among parents who feel special gratitude for the privilege of being parents. It is suitable for both boys and girls, reflecting the modern trend of unisex names in Israel. The name carries a positive and encouraging message, reminding the child and their environment that they are valued and loved. Just as a gift is given with love and joy, the name Li-Shay expresses the joy and love that accompanies the arrival of a new child into the world.

The name לי-שי with vowels

לִי-שַׁי

The name לי-שי in English

Li-Shay | Lee-Shai | Li-Shai

לי-שי is mainly suitable for

Boy and Girl

Is the name לי-שי considered international

No

Origin of the name לי-שי from the Bible

Genesis 1:29 - And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed

Origin of the name לי-שי from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the name Li-Shay symbolizes recognition of the divine blessing given to man. The word 'shai' is connected to the idea of giving from above, and the combination 'Li-Shay' expresses the personal connection between a person and their blessings. The name carries energy of gratitude, willing acceptance, and recognition that everything comes from a higher source.

Gematria value for the name לי-שי

350

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30

ל

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10

י

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300

ש

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10

י

Numerology value for the name לי-שי

8

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30

ל

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10

י

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300

ש

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10

י

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350

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3

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5

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0

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8

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Total times the name לי-שי was registered

191 times

Graph of the name לי-שי

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