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The name Ivri (Hebrew) is one of the most ancient and significant names in Jewish culture, carrying the full weight of the national and spiritual identity of the Jewish people. The word 'Ivri' appears for the first time in the Bible as a descriptor identifying Abraham our forefather - 'Then a fugitive came and told Abram the Hebrew' (Genesis 14:13). The meaning of the name is multifaceted: some scholars derive it from the root A.V.R - to cross over, alluding to Abraham who crossed the Euphrates River from Ur of the Chaldees to the land of Canaan, or to the transmission of tradition and faith from generation to generation. Another interpretation connects the name to Eber, a descendant of Shem son of Noah, from whom Abraham descended, and therefore his descendants were called 'Hebrews'. The name symbolizes the uniqueness of the Jewish people, their difference and separation from the surrounding nations, and their willingness to stand firm in their faith and values. Throughout the Bible, the word 'Hebrew' serves as an identity marker at crucial moments in Jewish history. Joseph the Righteous in Egypt is defined as a 'Hebrew servant' (Genesis 39:17), emphasizing his distinct identity in a foreign land. When God reveals Himself to Moses at the burning bush, He introduces Himself as 'the Lord, God of the Hebrews' (Exodus 3:18), and likewise before Pharaoh - 'The God of the Hebrews has met with us' (Exodus 5:3). The use of the name 'Hebrew' in these contexts emphasizes the special connection between the people and their God, and their spiritual uniqueness. In the Book of Jonah, when the prophet is asked about his identity by the Phoenician sailors, he responds with pride: 'I am a Hebrew' (Jonah 1:9), immediately adding 'and I fear the Lord, the God of heaven' - showing that Hebrew identity is inseparably linked to faith in one God. In the modern era, the name Ivri has returned to use as a given name and has become a symbol of national renewal and connection to roots. It expresses pride in Jewish-Israeli identity, connection to the Hebrew language that has been revived, and to the cultural and spiritual heritage of thousands of years. The name carries a message of historical continuity - from Abraham our forefather to our present day, of maintaining a unique identity even under difficult conditions, and of faith in a special destiny. Parents who choose the name Ivri for their son express a desire to educate him in the values of tradition, love of the Hebrew language and Israeli culture, and recognition of the importance of historical roots. The name reminds us that being Hebrew is not merely a matter of nationality, but also of values, of a rich spiritual heritage, and of the responsibility to pass this tradition forward to future generations.

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Genesis 14:13 - Then a fugitive came and told Abram the Hebrew

In Kabbalah, the name Ivri represents the transition from the material world to the spiritual world, the ability to cross boundaries and transcend. The name symbolizes man's free choice to cross from one side of the river - the material and earthly side, to the other side - the spiritual and divine. It testifies to a deep connection to the people, to the Hebrew language and to ancient roots, and to the special responsibility of the name bearer to be a bridge between generations and between worlds.

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Ivri Lider - Israeli singer and composer | Ivri Engelman - Israeli film and television actor

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