Shekhinah

Shekhinah Meaning & Origin

About Shekhinah
The name "Shekhinah" is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the word "Shekhinah," which means "the divine presence" or "the dwelling of God." In Jewish theology, Shekhinah refers to the immanent and indwelling presence of God in the world, particularly in the Tabernacle and the Temple. It represents the divine presence that accompanies and protects the Jewish people, symbolizing God's closeness and connection to humanity. Shekhinah is often associated with feelings of peace, comfort, and spiritual enlightenment.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shekhinah are female.

Shekhinah Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XKN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S02050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 K AH0 N AA2
🌐 IPA
/shekhinah*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shekhinah in Braille

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

The name Shekhinah in braille

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

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

The name Shekhinah in sign language

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