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עדות


Meaning of the name עדות

Edut is a rare and unique Hebrew feminine name carrying the profound meaning of testimony, witness, and evidence. The name derives from the Hebrew root ע.ד.ה (Ayin-Dalet-Heh), which appears throughout the Bible with various rich meanings - from the Tablets of Testimony, through the Tent of Testimony, to human testimony and witness. The word Edut expresses the concept of documentation, memory, and commemoration, conveying a sense of historical and spiritual significance. In Jewish tradition, the concept of Edut is intimately connected to the Ten Commandments, known as the "Tablets of Testimony" (Luchot HaEdut), and to the Tabernacle, called the "Tent of Testimony" (Ohel HaEdut). The testimony represents the covenant between God and the people of Israel, and the Torah as eternal testimony to this relationship. The name Edut carries within it the meaning of truth, faith, and commitment to eternal values. Choosing this name expresses a desire to give a daughter an identity of authenticity, integrity, and fidelity to truth. The name Edut is extremely rare as a personal name, but it appears in Hebrew literature and poetry as a symbol of something permanent and enduring. Parents who choose this name give their daughter a name with profound spiritual meaning, a name that connects the historical past with the present. The name conveys a sense of uniqueness and connection to sources, and is suitable for parents seeking a name that is not common or widespread but rather special and weighty. Edut is a name that reminds us of the importance of preserving memory, heritage, and values, and gives its bearer a sense of mission and meaning in her life.

The name עדות with vowels

עֵדוּת

The name עדות in English

Edut | Eduth | Aidut

עדות is mainly suitable for

Girl

Is the name עדות considered international

No

Origin of the name עדות from the Bible

Exodus 31:18 - And He gave unto Moses, when He had made an end of speaking with him upon mount Sinai, the two tablets of the testimony, tablets of stone, written with the finger of God

Origin of the name עדות from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the concept of Edut symbolizes divine revelation in the material world. The testimony is the visible sign of the hidden covenant, representing the connection between the upper world and the lower world. The name Edut carries within it the power of eternal truth and spiritual memory that cannot be erased.

Gematria value for the name עדות

480

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70

ע

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4

ד

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6

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400

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Numerology value for the name עדות

3

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70

ע

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4

ד

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6

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400

ת

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480

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4

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8

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0

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12

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1

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2

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3

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