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Naphtali (Naftali) - נַפְתָּלִי
 
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NameNaphtali (Naftali) - נַפְתָּלִי
GenderMale
Time of appearanceThe Biblical Era
MeaningAccording to the Biblical explanation, the name נפתלי (Naphtali) is related to the word נַפְתּוּל (naftul, "twist" or "struggle").
HistoryNaphtali was one of Jacob's sons; the tribe of Naphtali is called after his name.
Citation"And Rachel said, With great wrestlings have I wrestled with my sister, and I have prevailed, and she called his name Naphtali." Genesis 30, 8
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