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רויה


Meaning of the name רויה

Roya is a unique and rare Hebrew feminine name that carries profound meanings of abundance, satiation, and spiritual fulfillment. The linguistic root of the name derives from the Hebrew verb 'ravah' meaning to quench, to saturate, and to satisfy. The name expresses the concept of inner fulfillment, of a soul that receives everything it needs - both on the material and spiritual levels. In Jewish tradition, the concept of 'reviyah' (satiation) appears in contexts of blessing and divine influence, when a person merits a full and complete life. The name Roya carries a particularly gentle and feminine character, conveying a sense of tranquility, completeness, and inner balance. Women bearing this name are typically characterized by a balanced personality, with an ability to give and provide for others while maintaining their own inner fullness. The name indicates a person who knows how to appreciate the good in their life, who can find satisfaction and joy even in small things, and who has the ability to positively influence their surroundings. In modern Hebrew culture, the name Roya is considered exceptional and special, suitable for parents seeking a name with deep meaning that is not overly common. Historically, the name Roya appears in Talmudic and Midrashic literature in various contexts, primarily as a description of a state of abundance and blessing. The concept of 'reviyah' is also connected to water - an essential element for life, and therefore the name also carries meanings of vitality, freshness, and renewal. In Kabbalah, water symbolizes wisdom and Torah, so Roya can also be interpreted as satiated with wisdom and satiated with Torah. Women named Roya are perceived as having spiritual depth, connection to traditional values, and at the same time - a modern and open approach to life. The name is particularly suitable for families seeking to combine tradition with innovation, deep roots with contemporary freshness.

The name רויה with vowels

רוֹיָה

The name רויה in English

Roya | Royah | Roia

רויה is mainly suitable for

Girl

Is the name רויה considered international

Yes

Origin of the name רויה from the Bible

Isaiah 58:11 - And the LORD will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and make strong your bones; and you shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not

Origin of the name רויה from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, Roya symbolizes the divine abundance flowing from the upper Sefirot to the soul. The name is connected to the Sefira of Chesed (Kindness) and to the flow of infinite light that saturates the soul with wisdom and spiritual illumination. Roya represents the ideal state of balance between receiving and giving, between upper influence and inner fulfillment.

Gematria value for the name רויה

221

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200

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6

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10

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5

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Numerology value for the name רויה

5

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200

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6

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221

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2

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5

Names similar to רויה

Total times the name רויה was registered

169 times

Graph of the name רויה

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

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