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Naftula

♂ Boy

Pronounced naf-TOO-lah /nɑfˈtuː.lə/Medium

Meaning: A Yiddish form of Naphtali, from the Hebrew Naftali, 'my struggle; wrestling' — a son of Jacob in the Bible. Warm and traditional in Ashkenazi use.Low

In 30 seconds: A Yiddish form of Naphtali: Naftula means 'my struggle; wrestling' (said 'naf-TOO-lah'). Traditional and warm.
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Origin MediumYiddish, Hebrew
MeaningA Yiddish form of Naphtali, from the Hebrew Naftali, 'my struggle; wrestling' — a son of Jacob in the Bible. Warm and traditional in Ashkenazi use.
U.S. rank (2025)#7527 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 183

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319972025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Naftula is a Yiddish rendering of the biblical Naphtali, 'my struggle; wrestling.' It carries deep Ashkenazi Jewish tradition — rare in the U.S. (said 'naf-TOO-lah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Orthodox Jewish families. Rare, biblical, and warm.

Did you know? Naftula is a Yiddish form of Naphtali — Hebrew for 'my struggle; wrestling,' a son of Jacob in the Bible — a warm, traditional Ashkenazi name (said 'naf-TOO-lah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Naftula — Yiddish form of Naphtali; 'my struggle'

Variations

NaftaliNaphtaliNaftole

Nicknames

NaftiTuli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Naftula mean?

Naftula is a Yiddish form of Naphtali, Hebrew for 'my struggle; wrestling.'

How do you pronounce Naftula?

It's said naf-TOO-lah /nɑfˈtuː.lə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Naftula a boy or girl name?

Naftula is a boy's name.

How popular is Naftula?

Naftula is a rare name in the U.S.

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