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Purim is a rare and unique feminine name derived directly from the beloved Jewish holiday of Purim. The name carries all the profound meanings of the holiday - the triumph of light over darkness, salvation from enemies, great joy, and the reversal of fate for good. The word 'Purim' itself derives from the Persian word 'pur' meaning lot or lottery, referring to the lottery that the wicked Haman cast to determine the day on which the Jews would be destroyed. But fate was reversed, and the day destined to be one of destruction became a day of salvation and celebration. The name Purim carries within it the miraculous story of the Scroll of Esther - a tale of female courage, faith, self-sacrifice, and hidden divine providence. When parents choose to name their daughter Purim, they bestow upon her a name symbolizing a woman's power to change history, just as Queen Esther did. The name expresses hope, faith in the reversal of fortune, and the power inherent in every person to be an agent of salvation. It is a name that reminds us that even in the most difficult situations, redemption can arrive in unexpected ways. Culturally, the name Purim is connected to joy, celebration, costumes, and the special commandments of sending food gifts and charity to the poor. It is a name that evokes feelings of community, fellowship, and shared happiness. Girls bearing this name are often perceived as bringing light and joy to their surroundings, and possessing strong, independent characters. The name is extremely rare as a given name, making it special and unforgettable. It is particularly suitable for families seeking a name with deep religious-historical significance, a name that bridges the glorious past with the present, and a name carrying a message of hope and faith in goodness.

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Purim | Poorim

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Book of Esther 9:28 - And these days should be remembered and kept throughout every generation, every family, every province, and every city; and these days of Purim should not fail from among the Jews, nor the memorial of them perish from their seed

In Kabbalah, Purim symbolizes the hidden revelation of divine light through nature. The holiday represents the kabbalistic principle of 'hester panim' - the concealment of the divine face - which ultimately reveals salvation. The name carries the power of reversal and transformation of darkness into light.

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