What is the origin of the name Naphtali?

Naphtali is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Naphtali?

Naphtali is currently ranked #11866 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Naphtali?

Naphtali is pronounced NAF-tuh-lye.

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UnisexHebrew

Naphtali

NAF-tuh-lye

Popularity

#11866

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

348

Peak Year

#19 in 2018

First Recorded

1975

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

From the Hebrew name Naphtali, meaning 'my struggle' or 'my wrestling'. It refers to the biblical patriarch, the sixth son of Jacob.

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Nicknames

Naph Tali

Spelling Variations

Naphtali Nephthalim

Similar Names

Nathan Tobias Asher Levi

Personality Traits

ResilientWrestlingStrong-willedBiblical

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