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Rotem is a unique and beautifully ancient Hebrew name drawn from the desert flora of the Land of Israel. The name refers to the rotem tree (white broom or desert broom), a distinctive desert plant that grows in the Negev and Arava regions, and it is one of the few Hebrew names that directly connects a person to Israel's unique natural landscape. The rotem tree is mentioned in the Bible in several contexts, carrying deep symbolic meanings of resilience, adaptation, and connection to the desert landscape. The name Rotem gives its bearer a sense of deep rootedness in the land, inner strength, and the ability to flourish even in difficult conditions. Linguistically, the root R-T-M relates to the desert plant that bears beautiful white-pink flowers and provides shade in harsh desert conditions. In Jewish tradition, the rotem tree earned a special status as a symbol of divine grace appearing even in the most difficult places. The most famous biblical mention of the rotem appears in the story of the prophet Elijah, who fled to the desert and rested under a rotem tree, where he received divine revelation and spiritual strengthening. This story transformed the rotem into a symbol of refuge, rest, and spiritual renewal in times of crisis. The name Rotem bestows these qualities upon its bearer - the ability to be a source of shade and rest for others, inner strength, and the capacity for renewal. In modern Israeli culture, the name Rotem gained growing popularity beginning in the 1980s and 1990s, as part of the trend to adopt natural Israeli names that connect to the local landscape and nature. The name suits both boys and girls, though it is more common as a feminine name. Rotem conveys Israeli authenticity, connection to nature and biblical heritage, and a sense of uniqueness. It combines delicacy with strength - the tree itself is delicate and beautiful in its bloom, yet strong and resilient in desert conditions. Bearers of the name Rotem are often perceived as original individuals with strong and independent characters, capable of thriving even in challenging conditions and serving as a source of inspiration and strength to those around them.

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Rotem | Rottem

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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

In Kabbalah, the rotem tree symbolizes the soul's ability to exist and flourish even in conditions of spiritual drought. The rotem represents the Sefirah of Yesod - the ability to survive and create life in places that appear barren, and the power of connection between heaven and earth.

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Rotem Sela - Israeli singer and actress | Rotem Cohen - Israeli actress | Rotem Abuhab - Israeli actor

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