Naphtalie

Hebrew

"wrestling, struggling"

Naphtalie Origin and Meaning

The name Naphtalie is a boy's name.

Naphtalie is a masculine name derived from Naphtali, one of the twelve sons of Jacob in the Hebrew Bible. The name has Hebrew origins, with Naphtali meaning "my struggle" or "my wrestling," referring to the struggle between Rachel and Leah for Jacob's affection. This particular spelling variation with the ending "-ie" is uncommon compared to the biblical Naphtali. The name carries significant religious and historical importance in Jewish tradition, as Naphtali became one of the twelve tribes of Israel. While relatively rare in contemporary usage, Naphtalie offers parents a name with deep biblical roots and meaningful symbolism representing perseverance through challenges. Its distinctive spelling adds a unique quality to this ancient name.