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Ruchama is a deeply meaningful Hebrew feminine name that carries a profound message of compassion, mercy, and divine love. The name derives from the root R-Ch-M, which appears throughout the Bible and expresses the divine attributes of mercy and kindness. The literal meaning of Ruchama is "she who receives mercy" or "she who is shown compassion," and the name carries with it a deep hope for a good life and heavenly grace. The name Ruchama appears in the Book of Hosea in a particularly moving context. The prophet Hosea received a divine command to name his daughter "Lo-Ruchama" (Hosea 1:6), a name that symbolized the temporary distance between God and the people of Israel due to their sins. However, later in the prophecy, a dramatic change is promised: "I will have mercy on Lo-Ruchama" - God will return to show mercy to His people and restore the relationship of compassion and love. Thus, the name Ruchama became a symbol of hope, repentance, and renewal of the bond between humanity and the Creator. The name expresses the faith that even in difficult times, heavenly mercy is never truly absent. In Jewish culture, Ruchama carries deep spiritual significance. The name recalls one of the thirteen attributes of mercy enumerated at Mount Sinai, and represents the divine quality of compassion and forgiveness. Women bearing this name are perceived as having generous hearts, the ability to understand and empathize with those who suffer, and a natural inclination toward kindness and giving. The name grants its bearer a sense of spiritual purpose - to be a vessel for expressing mercy in the world. In traditional communities, the name is sometimes given to babies born after difficult periods or as a prayer for a life filled with grace and love. In modern Israeli history, the name Ruchama gained additional significance with the establishment of Kibbutz Ruchama in 1944 in the northern Negev. The kibbutz was named after Rachel Yamini, a kibbutz member who fell in battle, and the name Ruchama was chosen as an expression of her memory and hope for a better future. Thus, the name connects ancient biblical tradition with the rebirth of the modern state, symbolizing the spiritual continuity of the Jewish people. Women named Ruchama are known for having both strong and sensitive characters, combining determination with compassion, and being able to bring light and hope even in the most challenging situations.

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Ruchama | Ruhama | Ruhamah

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Hosea 1:6 - And she conceived again, and bore a daughter. And God said unto him, Call her name Lo-ruhamah: for I will no more have mercy upon the house of Israel

In Kabbalah, the name Ruchama represents the divine attribute of kindness and mercy, and is connected to the Sefirah of Chesed (Loving-kindness). The name carries energy of emotional healing, forgiveness, and spiritual renewal, symbolizing the ability to receive and give unconditional love.

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Ruchama Raz (Israeli singer and actress) | Ruchama Avraham (social activist) | Ruchama Shapira (author and researcher)

רחל | נחמה | חמוטל | חנה

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