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שילהב


Meaning of the name שילהב

Shilhav is a rare and unique Hebrew name that combines two powerful elements: water and fire. The name is composed of two parts - 'shil' meaning a stream of water or flowing brook, and 'lahav' meaning flame or burning fire. This unique combination creates a poetic image of complementary opposites, symbolizing a delicate balance between opposing forces in nature. The name carries a profound message about the human ability to balance different emotions and integrate complementary qualities - the gentleness and flow of water alongside the power and passion of fire. In Hebrew culture, names that combine natural elements have always been considered especially meaningful, and Shilhav is no exception. Water and fire, two of the central elements in creation, appear throughout Jewish tradition as symbols of different spiritual forces. Water symbolizes purity, life, wisdom, and Torah, while fire represents the divine spirit, spiritual passion, and inner light. One who bears the name Shilhav carries within the potential to combine emotional depth and natural flow with burning energy and passion for life. This is a name particularly suited to a dynamic and multidimensional personality, one who knows how to be both gentle and flowing as well as passionate and full of energy. The name Shilhav reflects the modern Israeli spirit of creating new and original names rooted in the ancient Hebrew language. It represents a trend of returning to nature and to the basic elements of existence, while incorporating rich Hebrew poetics. In an era when parents seek unique and deeply meaningful names for their children, Shilhav stands out as an original and impressive choice. The name evokes images of natural beauty, inner strength, and harmony between opposites. It is especially suitable for those who wish to give their daughter a name that conveys both strength and gentleness, a name that will always remind of the magic in combining different elements into one perfect whole.

The name שילהב with vowels

שִׁילְהָב

The name שילהב in English

Shilhav | Shilhav | Shilav

שילהב is mainly suitable for

Girl

Is the name שילהב considered international

No

Origin of the name שילהב from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the combination of water and fire represents the union of Chesed and Gevurah, two central Sefirot in the Tree of Life. Shilhav symbolizes the ability to balance between giving and receiving, between mercy and judgment, and to reach the point of Tiferet - perfect balance.

Gematria value for the name שילהב

347

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300

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10

י

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30

ל

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5

ה

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2

ב

Numerology value for the name שילהב

5

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300

ש

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10

י

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30

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5

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2

ב

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347

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3

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4

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7

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14

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1

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4

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5

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