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La'ana is an ancient and distinctive Hebrew feminine name that draws its meaning from the world of plants and nature. Wormwood (la'ana in Hebrew) is a perennial aromatic plant with silvery leaves and tiny yellow flowers, known for its distinctly bitter taste and medicinal properties. In Jewish and biblical tradition, wormwood appears as a symbol of bitterness, suffering, and hardship, but also as a plant with healing and purifying powers. The name carries profound meanings of authentic human experience - the ability to taste life's bitterness while understanding that strength, wisdom, and healing capacity grow precisely from difficulty. In the Bible, wormwood is mentioned several times as a metaphor for distress and suffering, particularly in the Book of Lamentations and the prophetic books. "Remember my affliction and my wandering, the wormwood and the gall" - this verse from Lamentations expresses the depth of pain and acknowledgment of hardship. However, the plant itself was historically used for numerous medicinal purposes - treating digestive problems, as a disinfectant, and for refreshing the senses. There is a beautiful paradox in this: what is bitter in taste is healing in properties. This name is particularly suitable for a daughter whose parents wish to give her a name expressing depth, complexity, and authenticity - a name that doesn't shy away from life's difficulties but rather acknowledges them and gives them meaning. Bearers of the name La'ana are often perceived as personalities with emotional depth and life wisdom. They are capable of facing challenges with inner resilience and seeing the healing and purifying aspects even in difficult situations. The name conveys a sense of connection to roots, nature, and ancient tradition, while maintaining uniqueness and independence. It is a name suited to a woman with strong character, deep sensitivity, and the ability to provide healing and support to those around her. In an era when many names are chosen solely based on their pleasant sound, La'ana stands out as a name with profound meaning, connecting past to present and hardship to hope.

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Lamentations 3:19 - Remember my affliction and my wandering, the wormwood and the gall

In Kabbalah, wormwood symbolizes the process of spiritual refinement and purification. The plant's bitterness represents the trials the soul undergoes in this world, and the ability to transform hardship into spiritual strength. The name carries an energy of wisdom acquired through experience, and deep healing capacity - both physical and spiritual. Bearers of the name are considered connected to the profound spiritual dimension of life.

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