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נהוראי


Meaning of the name נהוראי

Nehorai is an ancient and impressive Hebrew-Aramaic name that carries a profound meaning of light and spiritual illumination. The name derives from the Aramaic root 'nehora' meaning 'light', expressing the concept of clarification, enlightenment, and guidance. In Jewish culture, light has always symbolized wisdom, understanding, and spiritual insight, making this name carry particularly deep spiritual significance. The name Nehorai is primarily known from the Mishnaic and Talmudic period, as the name of Rabbi Nehorai, a Tannaitic sage from the third generation of Tannaim who lived in the second century CE. Rabbi Nehorai was a student of Rabbi Akiva and was renowned for his exceptional wisdom and clarity of understanding in Jewish law. The Babylonian Talmud explains the meaning of his name by stating 'Nehorai - one who illuminates the eyes of the sages in matters of law', meaning he lit the path for scholars and clarified complex topics for them. This epithet reflects his role as a teacher and spiritual guide, as one who brought light and understanding to the world of Torah. Throughout the generations, the name Nehorai has remained relatively rare, but has always carried connotations of scholarship, wisdom, and spiritual leadership. In the modern era, the name has been rediscovered by families seeking a traditional and ancient name with deep spiritual meaning. The name is particularly suitable for parents wishing to give their son a name that expresses hope that he will be an enlightener, bringing understanding and spreading wisdom in the world. Nehorai conveys uniqueness, cultural depth, and commitment to ancient Jewish heritage, while remaining relevant and meaningful today.

The name נהוראי with vowels

נְהוֹרַאי

The name נהוראי in English

Nehorai | Nehoray | Nahorai

נהוראי is mainly suitable for

Boy

Is the name נהוראי considered international

No

Origin of the name נהוראי from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, light symbolizes divinity and supreme wisdom. The name Nehorai, derived from the word 'nehora' (light in Aramaic), represents the ability to illuminate the soul and bring deep spiritual understanding. The Talmud describes Rabbi Nehorai as one who illuminates the eyes of the sages, an image expressing the power of spiritual light to penetrate darkness and illuminate the path. In the Kabbalistic world, one bearing the name Nehorai is considered to possess an illuminating soul capable of transmitting wisdom and insights to others.

Gematria value for the name נהוראי

272

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200

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Numerology value for the name נהוראי

2

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5

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200

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272

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Famous people named נהוראי

Nehorai Todres - Israeli actor | Nehorai Shalu - digital content creator

Names similar to נהוראי

Total times the name נהוראי was registered

11129 times

Graph of the name נהוראי

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

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