Tze'ela: meaning of the Hebrew name
צֶאֱלָה
Pronounced tse-e-LA
Meaning of Tze'ela
Named for the shading tze'elim tree mentioned in the Book of Job: "he lies under the shady trees" (tachat tze'elim yishkav). Tze'ela evokes shade and freshness.
He lieth under the lotus-trees, In the covert of the reed, and fens.
תַּחַת־צֶאֱלִים יִשְׁכָּב בְּסֵתֶר קָנֶה וּבִצָּה׃
Tze'ela in Hebrew
Tze'ela is written צאלה in Hebrew (with vowel points: צֶאֱלָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- צTsadi
- אAlef
- לLamed
- הHe
Gematria value: 126 (Tsadi 90 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningshade tree
- Pronunciationtse-e-LA
- Hebrewצאלה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Tze'ela 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 Tze'ela
What does the name Tze'ela mean?
Named for the shading tze'elim tree mentioned in the Book of Job: "he lies under the shady trees" (tachat tze'elim yishkav). Tze'ela evokes shade and freshness.
How do you pronounce Tze'ela?
Tze'ela is pronounced tse-e-LA in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Tze'ela in Hebrew?
Tze'ela is written צאלה in Hebrew (with vowel points: צֶאֱלָה).
Is Tze'ela a biblical name?
Yes. Tze'ela appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Job 40:21.
What is the gematria of Tze'ela?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling צאלה adds up to 126 (Tsadi 90 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + He 5).
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