Naphtali

Naphtali Meaning & Origin

About Naphtali
The name "Naphtali" is of Hebrew origin and has several interpretations. It is derived from the Hebrew word "naphat" which means "to wrestle" or "to struggle." In the Bible, Naphtali is the name of one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and it is also associated with the tribe descended from him. The name Naphtali is often interpreted as "my struggle" or "my wrestling," symbolizing the challenges and perseverance in life.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Naphtali are male.

Naphtali Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 80% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NFTL
🗽 NYSIIS
NAFFPA
🔊 Soundex
N0103040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA0 P AA1 TH L IY0
🌐 IPA
/naphtali*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NFTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N134

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Naphtali in Braille

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

The name Naphtali in braille

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

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

The name Naphtali in sign language

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