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Shirley is a beautiful modern Hebrew name that combines the world of music and song with a personal and intimate feeling. The name is composed of two basic elements: "shir" - the Hebrew word for music, song, and artistic verbal expression, and "li" - the first-person possessive pronoun expressing personal ownership. The literal meaning of the name is "my song" or "my poem," expressing the deep and personal connection between the individual and the world of music, poetry, and beauty. The name Shirley began to spread in Israel mainly during the 1950s and 1960s, as part of a wave of new Hebrew names created during the era of Zionism and national revival. It reflects the desire to create original Hebrew names with clear and understandable meanings, using words from the living Hebrew language. The name gained great popularity among Israeli families seeking musical, soft, and pleasant-sounding names that convey optimism and joy of life. Shirley became a particularly beloved name among parents who wanted to give their daughters a name expressing connection to the new Hebrew culture while maintaining a touch of romance and beauty. In Israeli culture, the name Shirley carries connotations of creativity, artistic sensitivity, and optimism. It is associated with women who have warm personalities, musical inclinations, and developed aesthetic sense. The name conveys a feeling of lightness, joy, and a positive approach to life, as if the person carrying it has an internal song accompanying them throughout their journey. In recent decades, although the name is considered somewhat more classic, it still retains its special charm and is chosen by parents who appreciate its deep meaning and pleasant, musical sound. Shirley is a name particularly suitable for families who view song, music, and art as central values, and who wish to give their daughters a name expressing their personal and deep connection to the world of beauty and artistic expression.

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Psalms 98:1 - Sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done wondrous things

In Kabbalah, song is considered one of the highest ways to connect with the Divine and elevate the soul. The name Shirley expresses the personal and unique connection of each soul to the song of creation, symbolizing the human ability to transform life into a song of joy, love, and gratitude. The name carries within it the energy of spiritual self-expression and transcendence through art and beauty.

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Shirley Boganim - Israeli singer and reality TV star | Shirley Temple - legendary American child actress | Shirley MacLaine - Oscar-winning American actress | Shirley Bassey - famous British jazz and pop singer | Shirley Conran - British author | Shirley Berman - Israeli director

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