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Rotem is a biblical Hebrew name that describes a unique desert plant belonging to the legume family, scientifically known as Retama raetam. The name carries profound meaning of resilience, survival, and strength in harsh conditions. The rotem is a desert shrub with delicate, stunning white blossoms that grows in particularly arid and challenging areas, symbolizing the ability to flourish and thrive even in places where others would not survive. The plant is known for its exceptionally deep roots, which allow it to reach underground water sources and survive extreme drought conditions. In the Bible, the name rotem appears in a particularly dramatic and meaningful context. The Book of Kings describes the prophet Elijah's flight from the wrath of Queen Jezebel, after he had killed the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. In the wilderness of Beersheba, exhausted and despairing, Elijah rested under a rotem bush and prayed for death. It was precisely there, in that isolated and barren place, that a miracle occurred: an angel of the Lord appeared to him and provided food and water, and Elijah continued with the strength of that sustenance for forty days and forty nights to Mount Horeb. The rotem thus became a symbol of refuge, rest, and spiritual renewal in times of crisis. This desert tree represents the point where a person reaches rock bottom, but from precisely that place can begin a journey of renewal and elevation. As a modern Hebrew name, Rotem carries all of this cultural and spiritual significance. It expresses a deep connection to the Israeli landscape, the desert nature, and biblical tradition. The name is popular for both boys and girls, and conveys qualities of inner strength, adaptability, delicate beauty, and resilience in the face of difficulties. In the modern era, Rotem has become one of the beloved names in Israel, due to its pleasant sound, connection to nature and tradition, and profound meaning. Parents who choose this name wish to give their children a name that combines natural beauty with spiritual depth, a name that recalls the ability to flourish even in the most difficult conditions and to find inner strength in any situation.

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1 Kings 19:4 - But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a rotem tree; and he requested for himself that he might die

In Kabbalah, the rotem symbolizes the divine spark that remains alive even in the spiritual desert. Just as the plant blooms in pure white in the arid wilderness, so too can the soul maintain its purity and shine even in conditions of spiritual darkness. The name represents the power of spiritual survival and the ability to renew oneself from within crisis.

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Rotem Sela - Israeli singer and composer | Rotem Abuhab - Israeli actress | Rotem Cohen - Israeli basketball player | Rotem Shafi - Israeli actress | Rotem Gabay - Israeli footballer

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