פועה

Puah is an ancient and deeply moving Hebrew name that carries with it a legacy of courage, compassion, and humanity. The name appears in the Book of Exodus as one of the two brave Hebrew midwives who refused to obey Pharaoh's cruel command to kill Hebrew newborn boys. Puah and her colleague Shifrah chose to preserve human life and save souls rather than obey a tyrannical ruler, thereby becoming an eternal symbol of moral courage and human conscience. The name Puah carries profound meaning of compassion, care, and concern for others, representing the most exalted values of humanity. Linguistically, the root of the name Puah is connected to the act of crying out, shouting, or calling. Some commentators link the name to the birthing process itself - the natural cry and wailing of the laboring mother or of the newborn baby. This interpretation connects perfectly with the biblical Puah's role as a midwife, as one who accompanies the emotional and critical moments of birth. Others interpret the name as 'radiant' or 'shining,' linking it to the light and hope she brings into the world with each birth she assists. In any case, the name carries with it a sense of vitality, voice, and new life. In Jewish culture, Puah earned a special status as one of the heroines of faith and morality. The Sages discussed extensively the merit and reward of Puah and Shifrah, attributing to them great blessings in this world and the world to come. According to the Midrash, Puah merited priesthood and royalty because of her heroic deeds - some identified her with Yocheved, Moses' mother, while others identified her with Miriam the Prophetess. These identifications testify to deep appreciation for her actions and grant the name additional meaning of spiritual leadership and prophecy. Today, the name Puah is chosen by parents wishing to give their daughter a name with deep historical significance, a name representing courage, independent thinking, and concern for others. It is a name that conveys inner strength, human sensitivity, and willingness to stand by moral principles even in the face of difficulties and threats.

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Exodus 1:15 - And the king of Egypt spoke to the Hebrew midwives, of whom the name of one was Shifrah, and the name of the other Puah

In Kabbalah, the name Puah symbolizes the power of life and creation, the ability to bring light into the world during times of darkness. The name carries energy of protection for soul and body, and represents the deep connection between mother and child, between caregiver and cared-for. Puah is an expression of divine grace revealed through human actions.

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Puah Bar Yosef - Israeli artist and designer | Puah Levy - Social activist and community leader

שפרה | יוכבד | מרים | חנה | דבורה | יעל

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