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Naftoli
Pronounced naf-TOH-lee /nɑfˈtoʊ.li/Medium
Meaning: The Yiddish form of Naphtali — from Hebrew Naftali, 'my struggle; my wrestling' (a son of Jacob)Medium
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History & Origin
Naftoli is the Yiddish form of Naphtali — from Hebrew Naftali, 'my struggle; my wrestling' (Rachel named him so after her struggle for children). Naphtali was a son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. A crisp, classic, traditional Ashkenazi Jewish name (said 'naf-TOH-lee'; nickname Naftali, Tuli).
In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox Jewish families. Rare, my-struggle at the root, and traditional.
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What does the name Naftoli mean?
Naftoli is the Yiddish Naphtali — Hebrew 'my struggle; my wrestling'.
How do you pronounce Naftoli?
It's said naf-TOH-lee /nɑfˈtoʊ.li/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Naftoli a boy or girl name?
Naftoli is a boy's name.
How popular is Naftoli?
Naftoli is a rare name in the U.S.