משואה

Masua is a magnificent Hebrew feminine name symbolizing light, guidance, and inspiration. The root of the name comes from the Hebrew word 'masa' - carrying or bearing, and it describes a torch or beacon carried over distances to illuminate the path. In ancient times, beacons served as a vital communication system between communities, where lighting a fire on one mountain transmitted a message to the next community, which would light its own beacon, and so forth. This communication system was particularly used to announce the new moon and festivals, and was essential for coordinating the religious and social life of the Jewish people during the Temple period. In modern Israeli culture, the name Masua has taken on a special and profound significance. The torch-lighting ceremony on Independence Day has become one of the most central and moving ceremonies in Israel's Independence Day celebrations. In this ceremony, twelve men and women are chosen each year to light torches in honor of the tribes of Israel, with each representing a different area of contribution to Israeli society - from education and science to social justice and arts. Thus, the name Masua symbolizes not only physical light but also spiritual light - the people who illuminate society's path, the leaders who inspire, and the values that guide the nation. The name Masua also carries a meaning of hope and continuity. Just as one beacon lights another without the first being extinguished, the name symbolizes the transmission of tradition, knowledge, and values from generation to generation. This is a powerful metaphor for parenthood, education, and leadership - the ability to pass on our inner light to others without losing our own brilliance. Women bearing the name Masua are often perceived as having an impressive presence, as those who light up a room upon entering and positively influence their surroundings. The name conveys a sense of warmth, positive energy, and the ability to lead and guide others through darkness.

מַשּׂוּאָה

Masua | Masuah | Massua

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Genesis 15:17 - And behold, a smoking furnace and a flaming torch passed between those pieces

In Kabbalah, Masua represents the light of Ein Sof (the Infinite) manifesting in the physical world. It symbolizes the divine spark within every soul, humanity's ability to be a vessel for transmitting spiritual light to the world. The beacon represents the Sefirah of Tiferet - the balance between Chesed and Gevurah, between giving and receiving.

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Masua Markovich (social activist) | Masua Amir (educator and school principal)

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