עילית
Meaning of the name עילית
Illit is a magnificent Hebrew feminine name that expresses elevation, excellence, and distinguished status. The root of the name comes from the Hebrew word 'ilai' meaning lofty, high, sublime, or elevated. The name carries within it a meaning of spiritual and social superiority, symbolizing a person with special and outstanding qualities. In Biblical and Rabbinic Hebrew, the word 'illit' refers to something that is at the highest level, the most noble and select of all. The name can also be written in defective spelling as 'Alit', but the full spelling 'Illit' emphasizes the deep and sublime meaning of the name. Throughout Jewish history, the name Illit was not particularly common, but it gained some popularity in the twentieth century with the revival of the Hebrew language and the search for original Hebrew names with deep meaning. Parents who choose this name express their desire for their daughter to possess qualities of excellence, leadership, and honored status. The name conveys an expectation for greatness and exceptional achievements, while maintaining modesty and nobility of spirit. In Jewish culture, names that express elevation and excellence are perceived as a blessing and hope for the child's personal and spiritual development. Illit is a name particularly suited for parents seeking a unique name with deep meaning, one that is not too common yet has a familiar and pleasant sound. The name carries a sense of self-respect, healthy ambition, and a desire to excel. Women bearing this name are often perceived as having strong character, determined in their goals, and possessing natural leadership abilities. The name is suitable for a girl whose parents wish to educate her toward values of excellence, responsibility, and contribution to society. In a spiritual sense, Illit symbolizes aspiration upward, personal growth, and self-actualization at the highest level. This is a name that gives its bearer a sense of special purpose and the ability to positively influence those around her.
The name עילית with vowels
עִילִּית
The name עילית in English
Illit | Ilit | Eelet
עילית is mainly suitable for
Girl
Is the name עילית considered international
No
Origin of the name עילית from the Bible
Exodus 13:11 - And it shall be when the LORD brings you to the land of the Canaanites, as He swore to you and to your fathers, and gives it to you
Origin of the name עילית from Kabbalah
In Kabbalah, the name Illit represents the higher worlds and the aspiration for cleaving to divinity. The name is connected to the Sefirah of Keter (Crown), the highest Sefirah in the Tree of Life, which expresses the pure divine will and absolute perfection. Bearers of this name are considered to have a lofty soul and the ability to elevate from the material to the spiritual. The name symbolizes the spiritual journey from the earthly to the heavenly, granting its bearer an inner strength to always aspire upward and achieve the best and most beautiful.
Gematria value for the name עילית
520
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70
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10
י
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30
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10
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400
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Numerology value for the name עילית
7
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70
ע
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10
י
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30
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10
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400
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520
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5
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2
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0
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7
Famous people named עילית
Illit Azoulay - Israeli librarian and educator | Illit Chen - Israeli attorney and social activist
Total times the name עילית was registered
172 times
Graph of the name עילית
* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022