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רענן


Meaning of the name רענן

Raanan is an original and distinctive Hebrew name that expresses freshness, vitality, and liveliness. The root of the name is R-A-N, which appears in the Bible and Hebrew literature throughout the generations as an expression of freshness, strength, and renewed life. The name evokes associations of growth, blooming nature, spring, and constant renewal. In Hebrew tradition, the word "raanan" describes not only a physical state of freshness but also a spiritual state of inner vitality, internal strength, and the ability to renew and grow even in difficult conditions. The name Raanan carries a deep meaning of optimism and hope. When we call someone "raanan," we refer not only to the youthful and energetic external appearance but also to the inner spirit that does not surrender to time or difficulties. This is a name that expresses the ability to remain young in spirit, to continue dreaming, creating, and developing regardless of chronological age. In Jewish wisdom literature, freshness is perceived as an important spiritual virtue - the ability to maintain enthusiasm, curiosity, and connection to life. Righteous individuals and Torah scholars were sometimes described as "raanan" even in their old age, when their souls remained young and full of life. In the modern Israeli context, the name Raanan gained popularity especially during the period of Hebrew language revival and building the land. It reflects the pioneering spirit, the desire to renew Hebrew life in the Land of Israel, and the deep connection to nature and the land. The name is associated with values of work, creation, and building, but also with natural beauty and an aesthetic of simplicity and purity. Parents who choose the name Raanan for their son express hope that their child will grow to be a person full of life, optimistic, with positive energy and the ability to renew and develop throughout his life. This is a name that reminds us that life is a continuous process of growth, and that it is always possible to start anew, to flourish, and to be fresh at any age and at any stage.

The name רענן with vowels

רַעֲנָן

The name רענן in English

Raanan | Ra'anan | Raanan

רענן is mainly suitable for

Boy

Is the name רענן considered international

No

Origin of the name רענן from the Bible

Psalms 92:13-15 - The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree, he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon... They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be full of sap and green

Origin of the name רענן from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the name Raanan symbolizes the ever-renewing and flowing life force. Freshness is an expression of divine light revealed in nature and in the human soul, representing the ability to maintain a constant connection to the source of life. The name carries energy of continuous spiritual growth and renewal of the soul.

Gematria value for the name רענן

370

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200

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70

ע

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50

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50

ן

Numerology value for the name רענן

1

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200

ר

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70

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50

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50

ן

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370

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3

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7

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0

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10

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1

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0

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1

Famous people named רענן

Raanan Shaked - Israeli entrepreneur and businessman | Raanan Cohen - musician and composer | Raanan Roden - graphic designer and artist | Raanan Rein - educator and lecturer

Names similar to רענן

Total times the name רענן was registered

1016 times

Graph of the name רענן

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

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