Naftali
Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Naftali
Naftali means "my wrestling" or "my struggle" in Hebrew, derived from the root *nfl* (to wrestle) with the possessive suffix *-i*.
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Etymology
Naftali means "my wrestling" or "my struggle" in Hebrew, derived from the root *nfl* (to wrestle) with the possessive suffix *-i*. The name originates from the biblical figure Naphtali, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and is primarily used in Jewish culture and among Christian communities that maintain biblical naming traditions.
Naftali currently ranks #2,379 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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