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פלורה


Meaning of the name פלורה

Flora is a beautiful and delicate feminine name originating from Latin, meaning 'flower' or 'bloom'. The name carries all the beauty and gentleness of the plant world, symbolizing renewal, life, and growth. In ancient Roman culture, Flora was the goddess of flowers, spring, and blossoming, and she was considered a symbol of fertility, beauty, and natural renewal. The name spread throughout Europe during the Renaissance period, when classical culture returned to occupy a central place in art and literature. Among Jewish communities, the name Flora began to spread particularly in Italy and Spain during the 16th and 17th centuries, as part of the trend to adopt names from the surrounding culture while maintaining a unique Jewish identity. Many Jewish families chose this name because of its beauty, positive meaning, and connection to nature and life. In modern times, the name Flora has regained popularity in Israel and among Jews in the diaspora, especially among families seeking an international name that can be easily pronounced in different languages. The name conveys softness, femininity, and optimism, and is particularly suitable for girls born in the spring season or for those whose parents wish to give them a name symbolizing inner and outer beauty. The name Flora also carries deep symbolic meaning in the Jewish context. The flower in Jewish culture symbolizes the beauty of creation, the transient yet precious nature of life, and the constant renewal of nature. In rabbinic literature and midrashim, there are numerous references to flowers as symbols of the people of Israel, the Torah, and wisdom. The name Flora also evokes the blooming of the desert, the hope for redemption, and the beauty that can grow even in the most difficult places. Today, the name is particularly popular among families who appreciate names with an international character, aesthetic beauty, and connection to nature. Flora is a name suitable for a gentle, sensitive, and beautiful-souled girl, giving her a unique and special identity.

The name פלורה with vowels

פְלוֹרָה

The name פלורה in English

Flora | Floura | Flor

פלורה is mainly suitable for

Girl

Is the name פלורה considered international

Yes

Origin of the name פלורה from the Bible

Genesis 1:12 - And the earth brought forth vegetation, plants yielding seed according to their kinds, and trees bearing fruit

Origin of the name פלורה from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the flower symbolizes the revelation of divine light in the material world. The name Flora represents the Sefirah of Tiferet - the beauty and harmony in creation. The flower is an expression of both spiritual and physical growth power.

Gematria value for the name פלורה

321

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80

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30

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6

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200

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5

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Numerology value for the name פלורה

6

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80

פ

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30

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6

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200

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5

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321

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3

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2

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1

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6

Famous people named פלורה

Flora Shalom, renowned Israeli singer | Flora Margolin, Israeli actress | Flora Rubinstein, Jewish-American businesswoman and philanthropist

Names similar to פלורה

Total times the name פלורה was registered

245 times

Graph of the name פלורה

* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022

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