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מלכות


Meaning of the name מלכות

Malchut is a profound and impressive Hebrew feminine name, carrying deep spiritual and philosophical meanings. The name derives from the Hebrew root M-L-K, symbolizing sovereignty, kingdom, and leadership. In its simple sense, Malchut denotes the realm of rule of a king or queen, but its deeper meaning extends far beyond the basic political concept. In Jewish tradition, Malchut is one of the ten Sefirot in Kabbalah - the tenth and final Sefirah, representing the divine presence in the physical world. It is the Sefirah that connects the higher spiritual worlds with the lower material world. Malchut is considered the most feminine Sefirah and is sometimes called "Shekhinah" - the feminine divine presence. It symbolizes the reception of divine abundance from the higher Sefirot and bringing it into the practical world. In this context, the name Malchut carries the meaning of a bridge between heaven and earth, between spirit and matter, between the ideal and the practical. The name Malchut evokes feelings of honor, majesty, and splendor. It expresses strong feminine leadership, wisdom, and natural charisma. Bearers of this name are often perceived as having an impressive presence, the ability to influence those around them, and a sense of responsibility toward their community and the world. The name conveys a message of inner sovereignty - not necessarily rule over others, but self-mastery, high self-awareness, and the ability to fully realize one's personal potential. Malchut is a name suitable for a daughter whose parents wish to educate her in values of nobility of spirit, social responsibility, and awareness of the rich spiritual heritage of the Jewish people.

The name מלכות with vowels

מַלְכוּת

The name מלכות in English

Malchut | Malkhut | Malkuth

Is the name מלכות considered international

No

Origin of the name מלכות from the Bible

1 Chronicles 29:11 - Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is Yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and You are exalted as head above all

Origin of the name מלכות from Kabbalah

Malchut is the tenth and final Sefirah in the Kabbalistic Tree of Life, representing the Shekhinah - the divine presence in the world. It is considered the feminine Sefirah, receiving abundance from all the higher Sefirot and embodying the divine kingdom in the physical world. Malchut symbolizes the realization of spirituality in everyday reality.

Gematria value for the name מלכות

496

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40

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20

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6

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400

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Numerology value for the name מלכות

1

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40

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400

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496

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9

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19

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1

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1

Names similar to מלכות

Total times the name מלכות was registered

93 times

Graph of the name מלכות

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

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