Neftaly
Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Neftaly
Neftaly is the Spanish form of Naphtali, derived from Hebrew נַפְתָּלִי (Naphtali), meaning "my wrestling" or "my struggle" from the root naphthal (to wrestle).
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Etymology
Neftaly is the Spanish form of Naphtali, derived from Hebrew נַפְתָּלִי (Naphtali), meaning "my wrestling" or "my struggle" from the root naphthal (to wrestle). The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, originating as one of the twelve sons of Jacob in the Hebrew Bible, with particular prominence in Spanish-speaking Catholic communities.
Neftaly currently ranks #13,573 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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