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מגי


Meaning of the name מגי

Maggie is a charming and endearing feminine name that serves as a diminutive form of the international name Margaret. The name Margaret originates from ancient Greek, derived from the word 'margarites' meaning pearl - a precious natural gem formed inside oysters in the sea. For thousands of years, pearls have been considered symbols of purity, beauty, and refinement, and therefore the name Margaret and its derivatives, including Maggie, carry connotations of spiritual elegance and nobility of character. In Hebrew culture, Maggie was adopted as an independent name and not merely as a nickname. It gained popularity among Israeli families starting in the mid-20th century, particularly among families seeking names with an international character that are easy to pronounce in other languages as well. The name conveys simple elegance, human warmth, and approachability. It carries the classical European tradition on one hand, and the freshness and accessibility of modern names on the other. In Israel, Maggie is perceived as a soft, feminine, and graceful name, especially suitable for girls and women with warm and open personalities. The name's connection to the pearl gives it unique symbolic depth. A pearl is created through a long and delicate process in which the oyster covers a grain of sand or foreign body with layers of nacre, gradually creating the perfect gemstone. Similarly, bearers of the name Maggie are perceived as personalities who have undergone processes of development and maturation, who know how to transform difficulties into strengths and illuminate their surroundings with inner beauty. The name also expresses resilience alongside delicacy - like the strong pearl within the soft shell. In the modern era, Maggie remains a beloved and common name in many countries around the world, and in Israel it continues to be a popular choice for parents seeking a short, sweet name with deep meaning.

The name מגי with vowels

מָגִי

The name מגי in English

Maggie | Maggy | Maggi

מגי is mainly suitable for

Girl

Is the name מגי considered international

Yes

Origin of the name מגי from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the name Maggie is connected to the Sefirah of Tiferet - representing balance and inner beauty. The pearl, which is the source of the name, symbolizes the process of spiritual purification and achieving perfection through overcoming obstacles. Kabbalah sees in the pearl the secret of transforming darkness into light, and pain into spiritual gift.

Gematria value for the name מגי

53

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40

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3

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10

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Numerology value for the name מגי

8

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40

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3

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10

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53

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5

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3

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8

Famous people named מגי

Maggie Azarzar - Israeli actress | Maggie Gyllenhaal - American actress | Maggie Smith - British actress | Maggie Rogers - American singer | Maggie Q - American actress and model

Total times the name מגי was registered

379 times

Graph of the name מגי

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

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