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שגיא


Meaning of the name שגיא

Sagi is an ancient and sublime Hebrew name, deriving its meaning from the Aramaic-Hebrew root 'sga' which means 'great', 'exalted', 'lofty' and 'sublime'. The name appears in the Book of Job in the context of divine greatness and sublime power, expressing the concept of grandeur and spiritual elevation. In Hebrew culture, Sagi symbolizes a person of high spiritual qualities, noble characteristics and exalted character. The name carries a dimension of honor and reverence, indicating a personality with exceptional spiritual and moral depth. Throughout the generations, the name Sagi was preserved primarily in Talmudic and literary tradition, and was less common as an everyday given name. With the national revival and the return to the Hebrew language, the name returned to be heard in Israel, but remained in the category of rare and special names. Parents who choose this name seek to give their son an identity of inner greatness, sublime character and connection to ancient tradition. The name reflects an aspiration to raise a child who will possess lofty values, good virtues and a spiritual worldview. Phonetically, Sagi is a short and powerful name, consisting of only two syllables, yet carrying heavy semantic weight. The sharp and decisive pronunciation of the letter 'g' gives the name a character of firmness and strength, while the ending 'i' softens it slightly and adds a touch of grace. In the modern era, the name Sagi is perceived as an authentic Israeli name, somewhat archaic but full of charm, suitable for parents seeking a name with deep meaning and historical roots. The name reflects a conscious choice of a name that is not trendy or popular, but carries genuine cultural and spiritual value.

The name שגיא with vowels

שַׂגִּיא

The name שגיא in English

Sagi | Sagee | Sagie

שגיא is mainly suitable for

Boy

Is the name שגיא considered international

No

Origin of the name שגיא from the Bible

Job 36:26 - Behold, God is great, and we know Him not; the number of His years is unsearchable

Origin of the name שגיא from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the name Sagi represents the attribute of divine greatness and spiritual sublimity. The name connects to the sefirot of Chesed and Gevurah together, expressing the balance between power and mercy. The bearer of the name is considered to have a sublime soul capable of spiritual elevation and achieving deep understanding of the world's mysteries.

Gematria value for the name שגיא

314

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300

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3

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10

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1

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Numerology value for the name שגיא

8

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300

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3

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10

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1

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314

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3

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1

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4

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8

Famous people named שגיא

Sagi Cohen - Israeli actor | Sagi Breitner - Israeli basketball player | Sagi Muki - Israeli judoka and Olympic medalist | Sagi Marom - Israeli director

Names similar to שגיא

Total times the name שגיא was registered

6955 times

Graph of the name שגיא

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