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Naftuli
Pronounced nahf-TOO-lee /nɑfˈtu.li/Medium
Meaning: Yiddish form of Naphtali — Hebrew Naftali, 'my struggle, wrestling' — Jacob's sonMedium
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History & Origin
Naftuli is the Yiddish form of Naphtali — Hebrew Naftali, 'my struggle, wrestling' — the sixth son of Jacob and a tribe of Israel. Standard in Orthodox and Hasidic communities, it's warm and traditional.
In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox communities. Rare, my-struggle at the root, and traditional.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Naftuli mean?
Naftuli is the Yiddish Naphtali, Hebrew for 'my struggle, wrestling'.
How do you pronounce Naftuli?
It's said nahf-TOO-lee /nɑfˈtu.li/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Naftuli a boy or girl name?
Naftuli is a boy's name.
How popular is Naftuli?
Naftuli is a rare name in the U.S., used in Orthodox communities.