Tzahala: meaning of the Hebrew name
צָהֲלָה
Pronounced tsa-ha-LA
Meaning of Tzahala
A sound of joy and gladness. The word comes from the Book of Esther: "and the city of Shushan shouted and rejoiced" (tzahala ve-samecha).
And Mordecai went forth from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a robe of fine linen and purple; and the city of Shushan shouted and was glad.
וּמׇרְדֳּכַי יָצָא ׀ מִלִּפְנֵי הַמֶּלֶךְ בִּלְבוּשׁ מַלְכוּת תְּכֵלֶת וָחוּר וַעֲטֶרֶת זָהָב גְּדוֹלָה וְתַכְרִיךְ בּוּץ וְאַרְגָּמָן וְהָעִיר שׁוּשָׁן צָהֲלָה וְשָׂמֵחָה׃
Tzahala in Hebrew
Tzahala is written צהלה in Hebrew (with vowel points: צָהֲלָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- צTsadi
- הHe
- לLamed
- הHe
Gematria value: 130 (Tsadi 90 + He 5 + Lamed 30 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningshout of joy
- Pronunciationtsa-ha-LA
- Hebrewצהלה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Tzahala 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 Tzahala
What does the name Tzahala mean?
A sound of joy and gladness. The word comes from the Book of Esther: "and the city of Shushan shouted and rejoiced" (tzahala ve-samecha).
How do you pronounce Tzahala?
Tzahala is pronounced tsa-ha-LA in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Tzahala in Hebrew?
Tzahala is written צהלה in Hebrew (with vowel points: צָהֲלָה).
Is Tzahala a biblical name?
Yes. Tzahala appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Esther 8:15.
What is the gematria of Tzahala?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling צהלה adds up to 130 (Tsadi 90 + He 5 + Lamed 30 + He 5).
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