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Neftalí

Neftalí is a given name used in Spanish-speaking countries. It is the Spanish form of Naphtali, a biblical name associated with the tribe of Naphtali in the Hebrew Bible. The name Neftalí is typically written with an accent on the final syllable and pronounced nef-ta-LEE. Variants seen in different contexts include Naftalí and, in English, Naphtali.

Etymology and meaning are linked to the Hebrew root Naftali, but the exact meaning is a matter

Usage and cultural notes: Neftalí is primarily found among Spanish-speaking populations and may be chosen for

Notable people: The most widely known bearer is Neftalí Reyes Basoalto, who adopted the pen name Pablo

See also: Naphtali.

of
interpretation.
In
biblical
contexts,
Naphtali
is
the
name
of
one
of
the
twelve
tribes
of
Israel,
and
the
association
carries
cultural
and
religious
resonance
for
some
families
naming
their
children
Neftalí.
its
biblical
associations
or
for
familial
or
cultural
reasons.
It
remains
relatively
uncommon
compared
to
more
popular
Spanish
names,
but
it
is
recognized
in
literature
and
religious
communities.
Neruda.
He
was
a
Chilean
poet
and
Nobel
laureate,
and
his
birth
name
reflects
the
Spanish
adaptation
of
the
Hebrew-origin
name.