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Name Origin

Naftali is a Hebrew masculine given name meaning 'my wrestling' or 'my struggle'. It originates from the biblical figure Naftali, one of Jacob's twelve sons and the namesake of the Tribe of Naphtali.

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Famous People

Naftali Bennett (1972-)

Politician

  • Served as Prime Minister of Israel (2021-2022)
  • Leader of the Yamina party

Naftali Temim (1953-)

Rabbi

  • Prominent Jewish scholar and lecturer
  • Known for his teachings on Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism

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