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קרן לי


Meaning of the name קרן לי

Keren Li is a compound feminine Hebrew name that beautifully bridges ancient tradition with modern personal expression. The first component, 'Keren' (קרן), has deep biblical roots and appears in Scripture with multiple meanings - a horn symbolizing strength and power, a corner or angle, and a ray of light or radiance. The name appears in the Book of Job, Psalms, and other biblical texts, always carrying connotations of elevation and spiritual ascent. The second component, 'Li' (לי), is a possessive pronoun meaning 'mine' or 'to me,' adding a personal and intimate dimension to the name's fundamental meaning. The combination creates a unique name that simultaneously expresses connection to ancient Hebrew tradition and modern self-expression. The name Keren Li conveys a sense of inner light and spiritual strength belonging to the woman who bears it. The word 'keren' in biblical Hebrew describes not only physical light but also spiritual radiance, as depicted in the verse describing Moses descending from Mount Sinai when 'the skin of his face shone' (literally 'sent forth rays'). This meaning of spiritual radiation and inner illumination gives the name special depth. The addition of 'Li' makes the name personal and unique, as if the light and strength inherent in Keren belong exclusively to the name's bearer. This is a name that emphasizes strong personal identity and expresses the uniqueness of each woman who carries it. In modern Israeli culture, compound names like Keren Li became particularly popular from the late twentieth century onward. They reflect a trend of parents creating unique names for their children while maintaining a connection to Hebrew tradition. Keren Li perfectly represents this creative tension - it leans on an ancient and respected biblical root, but combined with 'Li' it becomes modern, fresh, and distinctive. Women bearing the name Keren Li are often perceived as having strong, independent personalities with clear identity and self-confidence. The name also conveys warmth and intimacy, thanks to the soft, musical sound of the combination of two short syllables.

The name קרן לי with vowels

קֶרֶן לִי

The name קרן לי in English

Keren Li | Keren-Li | Kerenli

קרן לי is mainly suitable for

Girl

Is the name קרן לי considered international

No

Origin of the name קרן לי from the Bible

Exodus 34:29 - And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tablets of testimony in Moses' hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses knew not that the skin of his face sent forth beams while he talked with Him

Origin of the name קרן לי from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the name Keren symbolizes divine light radiating from above to below, and is connected to the Sefirah of Chesed (Loving-kindness) and the flow of spiritual abundance. The addition of 'Li' represents the personal adaptation of divine light to the individual soul, expressing the unique connection between the person and the Creator.

Gematria value for the name קרן לי

390

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100

ק

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200

ר

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50

ן

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30

ל

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10

י

Numerology value for the name קרן לי

3

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100

ק

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200

ר

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50

ן

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30

ל

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10

י

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390

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3

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9

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0

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12

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1

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2

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3

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