מקדס

Maqdis is a rare and unique Hebrew name that carries profound meaning of holiness and spiritual connection to the most sacred places in Judaism. The name is derived from the root K-D-Sh (ק-ד-ש), expressing the concept of holiness, separation, and dedication to a lofty spiritual purpose. Maqdis serves as an epithet for Jerusalem, the holy city, and particularly for the place where the Temple stood - the center of spiritual and religious life of the Jewish people for hundreds of years. The name embodies all the rich meanings of the Temple: a meeting place between heaven and earth, a focal point for prayer and divine service, and a symbol of humanity's highest spiritual aspiration. The influence of various Semitic languages on the name Maqdis is significant and fascinating. In Arabic, the word "al-Maqdis" (المقدس) serves as a common epithet for Jerusalem, expressing the city's sanctity in the eyes of Muslims. In Amharic, the official language of Ethiopia, the word "meqdis" (መቅደስ) refers to a temple or church, reflecting the religious importance of this concept in Ethiopian Christian culture. The use of this name among Ethiopian Jews (Beta Israel) testifies to their deep connection to Jerusalem and the Temple, despite geographical and cultural distance. They preserved the vision of Jerusalem and the Temple in their hearts for generations, and the name Maqdis became a symbol of this longing. Choosing the name Maqdis for a child expresses hope and faith in the renewal of holiness, return to sources, and deep connection to Jewish heritage. The name carries a message of remembrance and aspiration - remembrance of the destroyed Temple and aspiration to rebuild it, remembrance of Jerusalem of gold and aspiration to see it in its glory. Parents who choose this name give their child an identity connected to the glorious past of the Jewish people and the hoped-for future. The name Maqdis reminds us that holiness is not merely an abstract concept, but a living value that can be infused into daily life, in the way we conduct ourselves and in the values we uphold. This is a name that encourages its bearer to aspire to purity of character, spiritual depth, and authentic connection with Jewish sources and the Holy Land.

מַקְדֵּס

Maqdis | Makdes | Makades | Mikdas

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Exodus 25:8 - And let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them

In Kabbalah, the name Maqdis symbolizes spiritual ascension and the aspiration to cleave to supreme holiness. The name represents the inner power to sanctify physical reality and transform it into a vessel for holiness. It expresses the connection between the lower world and the higher worlds, and the potential within every person to become a "small sanctuary" - a center of holiness and inspiration.

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