מפל

Mapal is a rare and unique Hebrew name carrying deep and multifaceted significance. The root of the name is M-P-L, which appears in the Bible with various meanings related to falling, collapse, or dramatic change of state. The name Mapal itself does not appear as a personal name in scripture, but it derives from the common verbal root "nafal" (to fall), which appears hundreds of times in the holy texts. In its simple sense, Mapal describes a state of falling or descent, but in a deeper sense it symbolizes a process of change, transformation, and renewal. In Hebrew culture, falling is not always negative - sometimes it represents humility, self-nullification before something greater, or a turning point leading to spiritual ascent. In linguistic and cultural context, Mapal can be interpreted in several ways. First, as a term describing the physical process of falling or descending. Second, in the metaphorical sense of lowliness of spirit, humility, or willing submission before a higher power. In Talmudic and Midrashic literature, the concept of falling frequently appears in the context of "nefilat apayim" - prayer and supplication, or "nefilat Purim" - the lot that fell on the month of Adar. The name Mapal, therefore, carries a rich heritage of spiritual and cultural meanings. In the modern era, names derived from verbal roots or descriptive terms have become more popular among parents seeking unique names with profound significance. Symbolically, the name Mapal can also represent the concept of a natural waterfall - the spectacular natural phenomenon where water falls from height to depth. A waterfall is a symbol of power, renewal, and the unceasing flow of life. In Jewish mysticism, water symbolizes Torah and wisdom, and the waterfall represents the flow of spiritual abundance from higher worlds to lower worlds. Choosing the name Mapal for a child expresses hope for a dynamic life full of movement and change, and the ability to face ups and downs with strength and grace. The name reminds us that sometimes the path to ascent passes through descent, and that true humility is the beginning of spiritual greatness.

מַפָּל

Mapal | Mappal | Mafal

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Genesis 17:3 - And Abram fell on his face

In Kabbalah, the concept of falling represents the descent of the soul into the physical world for the purpose of correction and ascent. Mapal symbolizes the process by which the spiritual descends into the material to elevate and sanctify it.

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נפתלי | רפאל | מיכאל | עפרי