Naftali

Naftali Meaning & Origin

About Naftali
The name "Naftali" is of Hebrew origin and has a biblical significance. It is derived from the Hebrew word "nephtali," meaning "my struggle" or "my wrestling." In the Bible, Naftali is the name of one of the twelve sons of Jacob and is also associated with the tribe descended from him. The name Naftali can symbolize perseverance, determination, and the ability to overcome challenges.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Naftali are male.

Naftali Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 21.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NFTL
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
N013040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA0 F AA1 T L IY0
🌐 IPA
/naftali*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NFTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N134

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Naftali in Braille

Here's how to represent Naftali in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Naftali in braille

How to Spell the Name Naftali in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Naftali using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Naftali in sign language

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