What origin is the name Naphtali?

Naphtali comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Naphtali a popular name?

Naphtali is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Naphtali?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Naphtali — for example Jacob, Noah, Michael. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Naphtali

Q: Is Naphtali a rare name?

Yes. Naphtali does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Naphtali

Naphtali

Girl

hebrew

3 syllables

Naphtali is a hebrew girl's name meaning "A Hebrew name meaning one who struggles or fights. In the Bible, Naphtali was one of the twelve sons of Jacob.".

With hebrew roots, Naphtali is a girl name that means "A Hebrew name meaning one who struggles or fights. In the Bible, Naphtali was one of the twelve sons of Jacob.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Hebrew name meaning one who struggles or fights. In the Bible, Naphtali was one of the twelve sons of Jacob.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Naphtali

Very rare in US records

What does Naphtali mean?

Naphtali is a girl name of hebrew origin meaning "A Hebrew name meaning one who struggles or fights. In the Bible, Naphtali was one of the twelve sons of Jacob.".