צילה

Tzilah is an ancient and evocative Hebrew name, deeply woven into Jewish culture and biblical sources. The name carries multiple rich meanings: shadow, shade, shelter, and refuge. In biblical Hebrew, the word 'tzel' (shadow) symbolizes protection, sanctuary, and security, as appears in numerous verses describing God as the shadow that protects His people. The name Tzilah conveys a sense of warmth, safety, and protective presence, expressing the desire to give a daughter a name that symbolizes a place of refuge and comfort. In the Bible, Tzilah appears as a fascinating and complex figure. She was one of the two wives of Lemech, the seventh descendant of Cain, and the mother of Tubal-Cain - the forger of bronze and iron tools, and Naamah - a figure mentioned briefly but subject to extensive Midrashic interpretation. Tzilah represents the seventh generation from Creation, a period when humanity began developing crafts and technologies. Her name is associated with the transitional era from simple society to more advanced civilization. The Midrashim describe Tzilah as a beautiful woman whom Lemech adorned and beautified, in contrast to Adah, his other wife, who was designated for childbearing. Tzilah's character raises questions about women's roles in the ancient world and the tension between external beauty and spiritual purpose. The name Tzilah also carries deep symbolic meaning related to sound, ringing, and voice. This connection to music and the art of sound is expressed through her son Tubal-Cain, who was the father of all who handle the harp and pipe. Thus, the name links protection and shelter ('tzel') with beauty and art ('tzlil' - sound). In modern Jewish culture, the name Tzilah is perceived as a delicate and special feminine name, combining ancient strength with feminine softness. It is particularly popular among families seeking an authentic biblical name that is not overly common, and that expresses values of protection, family warmth, and inner beauty. The name testifies to a connection with tradition and a desire to give a daughter a rooted and meaningful identity.

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Genesis 4:19 - And Lemech took unto him two wives: the name of one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah

In Kabbalah, the name Tzilah represents the divine shadow that protects the soul. The shadow is not darkness but protection from overly intense light, a kind of spiritual filter that allows divine light to reach us in measures we can receive. The name expresses the principle of Tzimtzum - the divine contraction that created space for the worlds. Tzilah symbolizes the protective presence that enables spiritual growth in the shadow of the Divine Presence's wings.

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Tzila Dagan - veteran Israeli actress | Tzila Binder - educator

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