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תבל


Meaning of the name תבל

Tevel is an ancient and exceptionally rare Hebrew name, carrying profound and multifaceted meaning deeply rooted in biblical language and Jewish tradition. The word 'tevel' appears numerous times in the Hebrew Bible, meaning 'world', 'inhabited earth', or 'continent'. The name carries a sense of breadth, universality, and connection to all of creation. Unlike many names that refer to personal traits or specific characteristics, Tevel represents the greater expanse, the cosmos, and the entire world inhabited by humanity. In the Bible, the word tevel appears in various contexts, primarily in poetry and prophecy, describing the entire world as subject to God's sovereignty. In Psalms, for example, we read: 'The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice, let the many islands be glad' - and later: 'The Lord reigns, the world [tevel] is established, it shall never be moved'. The use of tevel in these passages emphasizes the world as an ordered, stable, and organized system, created and sustained by divine providence. The name thus carries meanings of stability, cosmic order, and connection to the greater forces of creation. Tevel as a personal name is an exceptionally rare and unique choice, suitable for parents seeking a name with deep philosophical meaning, a name that connects their daughter to a broad understanding of the world and her place within it. The name reflects a worldview that emphasizes the connection between the individual and the collective, between the solitary person and the vast world, between the everyday and the eternal. Choosing the name Tevel is choosing a name that constantly reminds us of the broader perspective, the beauty of all creation, and the responsibility each of us has toward the world in which we live. It is a name suited for a girl whose parents wish to instill in her a sense of global belonging, awareness of the grandeur of creation, and understanding that she is part of something far greater and more sublime than everyday routine.

The name תבל with vowels

תֵּבֵל

The name תבל in English

Tevel | Teivel | Taivel

תבל is mainly suitable for

Girl

Is the name תבל considered international

No

Origin of the name תבל from the Bible

Psalms 97:1 - The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice, let the many islands be glad

Origin of the name תבל from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, Tevel symbolizes the balanced and ordered physical world, connected to the ten Sefirot. The name represents the harmony between the upper and lower worlds, and the ability to perceive divine unity throughout all creation.

Gematria value for the name תבל

432

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400

ת

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2

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30

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Numerology value for the name תבל

9

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400

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2

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30

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432

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4

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3

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2

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9

Names similar to תבל

Total times the name תבל was registered

1084 times

Graph of the name תבל

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

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