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מאיה לי


Meaning of the name מאיה לי

Maya Li is a feminine compound name that combines ancient tradition with contemporary freshness. The name consists of two separate components: "Maya" and "Li", each carrying deep and independent significance. "Maya" is a name with ancient Aramaic roots, derived from the word "mayya" meaning "water" in Aramaic. Water in Jewish culture symbolizes life, purity, renewal, and blessing. The name appears in the Talmud and rabbinic literature as an accepted feminine name, carrying the meaning of a source of life and abundance. "Li" is the second component of the name, bearing a dual meaning: on one hand, "Li" means "mine" in Hebrew, giving the name a sense of belonging, intimacy, and closeness. On the other hand, "Li" can be considered a shortened form of names like "Liat" or "Lior", which are connected to light and radiance. The combination of "Maya" and "Li" creates a unique name that reflects the modern trend of compound names, which have become particularly popular in recent decades in Israel. Compound names allow parents to blend tradition with innovation, creating a unique name that suits the spirit of the times while also carrying historical and cultural depth. "Maya Li" conveys delicacy and femininity, and sounds musical and pleasant to the ear. The name is especially suitable for families seeking a name that is both traditional and original, connecting the historical past of the Jewish people with the contemporary Israeli present. Culturally, the name "Maya Li" reflects the complex Israeli identity, blending ancient roots with contemporary creativity. The name carries the message of flow and vitality, just as water flows and gives life, so too is the person bearing this name expected to possess positive and renewing energy. The name suits a girl whose parents want to give her a name that expresses both strength and gentleness, both tradition and innovation. "Maya Li" is a name that invites its bearer to be true to herself, to flow with life, and to be a source of blessing and vitality to those around her.

The name מאיה לי with vowels

מַאיָה לִי

The name מאיה לי in English

Maya Li | Maia Li | Mayah Li

מאיה לי is mainly suitable for

Girl

Is the name מאיה לי considered international

No

Origin of the name מאיה לי from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, water symbolizes the sefirah of Chesed (kindness) and the divine abundance flowing into the world. The name Maya Li connects the spiritual dimension of water as a source of life with the personal dimension of "Li" - personal belonging to divine blessing. The name carries an energy of spiritual flow and receiving abundance.

Gematria value for the name מאיה לי

96

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40

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1

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10

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5

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30

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10

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Numerology value for the name מאיה לי

6

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40

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1

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10

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5

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30

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10

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96

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9

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6

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15

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1

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5

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6

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