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תלם


Meaning of the name תלם

Telem is an ancient and unique Hebrew name with profound agricultural significance deeply connected to the roots of the Jewish people in the Land of Israel. The word 'telem' describes the furrow created in the soil during plowing, the parallel groove that the plow carves in the earth as preparation for sowing. This is a name that symbolizes the basic and primal connection between human and earth, the creative work that prepares the ground for growth and flourishing. The name appears in the Bible in several contexts, carrying with it the meaning of beginning, preparation, and foundation for great things to come. In Jewish culture, agriculture was not merely a source of livelihood but also a spiritual value and way of life. The furrow represents the first stage in the growing process - the moment when the earth opens to receive the seed, the potential hidden in the soil waiting to be realized. In rabbinic literature and midrashim, the furrow sometimes serves as a metaphor for Torah study - just as the plower opens furrows in the ground, so the student opens 'furrows' in Torah, digging and delving deep into wisdom. The name Telem thus carries meanings of depth, of inquiry, and of preparation for greatness. In the modern era, the name Telem has regained its place among Israeli families seeking a unique name with deep roots in Hebrew culture. The name is particularly suitable for families who value the connection to the land, to nature, and to the agricultural tradition of the Jewish people. Telem is a short, strong, and resonant name that can be carried with pride in any era and any place. It conveys values of work, of creation, and of laying solid foundations for the future. Additionally, the name carries within it a meaning of patience and planning - the plower does not see the fruits of his labor immediately, but prepares the ground knowing that sowing and harvest will come in their time. Thus the name Telem reminds us of the importance of long-term processes, of investment and preparation, and of faith in the power of growth and flourishing.

The name תלם with vowels

תֶּלֶם

The name תלם in English

Telem | Telem | Tellem

תלם is mainly suitable for

Boy and Girl

Is the name תלם considered international

No

Origin of the name תלם from the Bible

Joshua 15:24 - And the sons of Judah... and Telem

Origin of the name תלם from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the furrow symbolizes the opening of spiritual vessels to receive divine abundance. Just as the furrow opens the earth to receive seed, so the soul opens to receive supernal light. The furrow represents the preparation required to absorb wisdom and blessing.

Gematria value for the name תלם

470

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400

ת

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30

ל

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40

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Numerology value for the name תלם

2

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400

ת

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30

ל

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40

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470

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4

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7

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0

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11

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1

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1

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2

Famous people named תלם

Telem Rosen (Musician) | Telem Cohen (Artist)

Names similar to תלם

Total times the name תלם was registered

72 times

Graph of the name תלם

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