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Shaked is an ancient and beautiful Hebrew name derived from the almond tree, one of the most beloved and iconic trees in the Israeli landscape and Jewish culture. The almond tree is famous for its early and spectacular blossoming, flowering in the Hebrew month of Shevat, before most other fruit trees, heralding the arrival of spring. The white-pink almond blossoms transform the Israeli landscape into an enchanting spectacle, symbolizing renewal, hope, and new beginnings. The name Shaked carries profound meanings of alertness, diligence, and precedence - just as the almond tree is "watchful" and precedes all other trees in blooming. In Hebrew, the word "shaked" is also connected to the root Sh-K-D, meaning to be awake, vigilant, and diligently devoted to something with persistence and dedication. In Jewish sources, the almond holds a central and honored place. In the Bible, the almond tree is mentioned in several significant contexts: in the Book of Genesis, when Jacob's sons descend to Egypt, Jacob sends with them a gift for Joseph that includes "almonds" - a precious fruit symbolizing the goodness of the land. In the Book of Jeremiah, the prophet sees a vision of an "almond branch," and God explains that just as the almond is "watchful" to bloom first, so He is watchful to fulfill His word. In the Tabernacle and Temple, the golden menorah was designed in the shape of almond branches with cups, knobs, and flowers, emphasizing the sanctity and beauty of the tree. The almond also appears in the Book of Ecclesiastes as a symbol of old age and the passage of time, when "the almond tree blossoms" - the white almond flower symbolizes gray hair. As a given name, Shaked became popular in Israel especially since the 1980s and 1990s, and is considered a natural, Israeli, and contemporary name. The name suits both boys and girls, conveying a deep connection to the Land of Israel, to nature, and to roots. Parents who choose the name Shaked typically express a love for nature, a desire to give their child an authentic Israeli name, and an appreciation for the beauty and symbolism of the blossoming almond tree. The name carries qualities of diligence, initiative, beauty, and delicacy, evoking the magical moment in the year when nature awakens to life anew. In the Israeli army, "Shaked" is also the name of a famous battalion in the Givati Brigade, adding to the name a dimension of courage and belonging to the modern Israeli story.

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Genesis 43:11 - And their father Israel said unto them: 'If it be so now, do this: take of the choice fruits of the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spicery and ladanum, nuts, and almonds'

In Kabbalah, the almond symbolizes the awakening of the soul and spiritual vigilance. Just as the almond tree is watchful and precedes all others in blooming, so the awakened soul is diligent in serving the Creator and hastens to do His will. The almond represents early spiritual awakening, the ability to see the light even before it is fully revealed, and the inner power to lead and be first on the spiritual path. The menorah in the Temple, shaped like almond branches, symbolizes the inner light that must shine within every person - a light of wisdom, understanding, and perseverance.

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Shaked Assayag - Israeli actor | Shaked Oren - Israeli athlete | Shaked Lebanon - Israeli actress

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