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Meaning of the name נס

The name Ness (Nes) is one of the most unique and profound Hebrew names, carrying powerful spiritual and symbolic meaning. The word 'nes' appears numerous times in the Bible and Jewish tradition, symbolizing God's miraculous and wondrous intervention in history and in individual lives. The name embodies the idea of something beyond nature, an extraordinary event that evokes wonder and amazement, strengthening faith in a higher power. In Jewish culture, a miracle (nes) is not just a supernatural event, but also a sign of a special connection between man and his Creator, an expression of divine grace and personal providence. In Jewish sources, the word nes is interpreted on multiple levels. The basic interpretation is a supernatural event or wonder, as seen in the miracles of the Exodus from Egypt, the splitting of the Red Sea, and the miracles of Hanukkah and Purim. However, the word nes can also be interpreted as 'flag' or 'banner,' as appears in the verse 'raise a banner to the mountains.' This dual meaning enriches the name and gives it an additional dimension: a person bearing the name Nes is not only the product of a miracle, but also a standard-bearer, a leader, someone who serves as a sign and symbol to others. In Hasidic thought, the word nes is also interpreted as an acronym for 'joyful soul' or 'complete soul,' adding another layer of spiritual depth to the name. The name Nes also carries a message of hope and faith. It reminds us that even in seemingly hopeless situations, a miracle can occur. This is a name that encourages optimism and faith in goodness, symbolizing the human capacity to believe in what seems impossible. In modern times, when parents choose the name Nes for their child, they express hope that his life will be filled with blessings, that he himself will be a living miracle, and that he will witness miracles and kindness in his life. The name also expresses gratitude - gratitude for the miracle of birth itself, and for the fact that every child is essentially a small miracle in their own right.

The name נס with vowels

נֵס

The name נס in English

Ness | Nes

נס is mainly suitable for

Boy

Is the name נס considered international

No

Origin of the name נס from the Bible

Isaiah 13:2 - Raise a banner to the mountains

Origin of the name נס from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the name Nes symbolizes the revelation of divine light in the material world. The miracle is the meeting point between the spiritual and the physical, the place where supreme abundance descends and manifests in reality. The name carries within it the power of unlimited blessing and abundance.

Gematria value for the name נס

110

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50

נ

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60

ס

Numerology value for the name נס

2

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50

נ

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60

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110

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1

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1

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0

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2

Famous people named נס

Nes Amar - Israeli actor | Nes Zara - Artist and musician

Names similar to נס

Total times the name נס was registered

181 times

Graph of the name נס

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