מולדת

Moledet is a rare and unique Hebrew name that expresses a deep connection to one's birthplace, homeland, and cultural and spiritual roots. The name derives from the root Y-L-D (to give birth), and refers to the place where a person or nation was born, the soil from which they grew and developed. In Hebrew culture, the concept of moledet is laden with profound meanings of identity, belonging, and generational heritage. The name carries within it a sense of security, rootedness, and an unbreakable bond to place and people. In biblical literature, the word moledet appears in several significant contexts. In the portion of Lech Lecha, God commands Abraham: "Go forth from your land, from your birthplace (moledet), and from your father's house to the land that I will show you." Here, moledet symbolizes everything familiar and secure - the place where one grew up, the traditions absorbed, the community to which one belongs. Leaving one's moledet is a profound test of faith, and creating a new homeland is a process of renewal and forging a new identity. The name Moledet reminds us that every person carries within them the imprint of the place from which they came, and that the connection to one's homeland is an inseparable part of personal and collective identity. In the modern Zionist and Israeli context, the name Moledet has acquired additional meaning of national renewal and return to the ancestral land. It expresses the special connection of the Jewish people to the Land of Israel, their historical and spiritual homeland. This name is sometimes chosen by parents wishing to emphasize the deep connection to the land, the sense of belonging and rootedness. Moledet is not merely a geographical location, but an emotional and cultural space where one feels at home, where language, customs, and values are familiar and beloved. As a feminine name, Moledet bestows upon its bearer a sense of strength, rootedness, and deep connection to heritage and tradition, while proudly carrying the memory and connection to the place from which she came.

מוֹלֶדֶת

Moledet | Moldet | Moladeth

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Genesis 12:1 - Go forth from your land, from your birthplace, and from your father's house to the land that I will show you

In Kabbalah, moledet represents the soul's root, the spiritual source from which the soul emerged. The name symbolizes the connection to the divine source and the soul's journey in this world, while maintaining the memory of the supreme spiritual place.

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