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The name Amir is an ancient and distinctive Hebrew name carrying deep agricultural and biblical significance. The word 'amir' appears in the Bible and describes a sheaf of harvested grain stalks bound together in the field, symbolizing abundance, sustenance, and blessing. The name evokes the profound connection of the Jewish people to the land, to agricultural work, and to the farming cycle that was central to daily life in ancient Israel. Amir is not merely a beautiful and meaningful name, but also an expression of values such as labor, creation, and gratitude to nature and the Creator. In Jewish tradition, the name Amir is connected to agricultural commandments and social mitzvot in the Torah. One of the most important commandments is the mitzvah of 'shikhekhah' (forgotten sheaves), appearing in the Book of Deuteronomy, which states that if a person forgets a sheaf in the field, they shall not return to retrieve it - it shall be for the stranger, the orphan, and the widow. The amir, therefore, symbolizes not only personal abundance but also social responsibility, generosity of spirit, and concern for others. The name carries a message of social justice and fair distribution of natural resources, values that are at the heart of Jewish tradition. In the modern era, the name Amir returned to popularity in Israel during the twentieth century, particularly with the strengthening of the Zionist movement and the return to working the land. The name reflects the desire to return to roots, to connect with the land, and to embrace values of labor and creation. Today, Amir is a popular and common name in Israel, and those bearing the name are found in all areas of life - arts, sports, politics, business, and more. The name conveys warmth, groundedness, and connection to traditional values alongside modernity and openness. It suits a person with a stable, practical, and responsible character, who knows how to appreciate the simple and authentic things in life, and who seeks deep meaning in their actions and path in the world.

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Deuteronomy 24:19 - When you reap your harvest in your field and forget a sheaf in the field, you shall not go back to get it; it shall be for the stranger, the orphan, and the widow

In Kabbalah, the name Amir symbolizes the connection between the upper and lower worlds, between the spiritual and material realms. The bound sheaf represents the unification of holy sparks and their transformation into a vessel for blessing and abundance. The name carries the energy of manifesting spiritual ideas in material reality and bringing blessing from heaven to earth.

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Amir Peretz - Israeli singer | Amir Benayoun - Israeli singer | Amir Lev - Israeli footballer | Amir Ohana - Israeli actor | Amir Hadad - Former Israeli footballer

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