Nachala: meaning of the Hebrew name
נַחֲלָה
Pronounced nah-khah-LAH
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Nachala
Nachala is the Hebrew word for an inheritance or legacy passed down from one generation to the next. It echoes the verse "children are a heritage from the Lord", seeing children as an inheritance given by God.
Nachala in Hebrew
Nachala is written נחלה in Hebrew (with vowel points: נַחֲלָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- חHet
- לLamed
- הHe
Gematria value: 93 (Nun 50 + Het 8 + Lamed 30 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaninginheritance
- Pronunciationnah-khah-LAH
- Hebrewנחלה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Nachala was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Nachala
What does the name Nachala mean?
Nachala is the Hebrew word for an inheritance or legacy passed down from one generation to the next. It echoes the verse "children are a heritage from the Lord", seeing children as an inheritance given by God.
How do you pronounce Nachala?
Nachala is pronounced nah-khah-LAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Nachala in Hebrew?
Nachala is written נחלה in Hebrew (with vowel points: נַחֲלָה).
What is the gematria of Nachala?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נחלה adds up to 93 (Nun 50 + Het 8 + Lamed 30 + He 5).
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