| Meaning | my struggle |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Naf-ta-li |
Naftali is a charming and meaningful name of Hebrew origin that has a rich history and significance. Derived from the Hebrew word "naftule," which means "my struggle" or "my wrestling," Naftali holds a unique meaning associated with determination and perseverance. In the Hebrew Bible, the name is linked to the phrase "Naphtali is a doe set free that bears beautiful fawns," emphasizing freedom and beauty.
Parents seeking a name with deep cultural roots and a touch of biblical history may find Naftali appealing for their baby boy. The name's variations, such as Naphtali and Neftali, provide options for individuality while maintaining the name's essence.
Famous individuals like Israeli politician Naftali Bennett and Kenyan long-distance runner Naftali Temu have brought prominence to this name across different fields. Moreover, fictional characters like Naftali Stein in "The Family Orchard" and Naftali Berg in "The Prophetess" have given the name a literary presence.
Choosing Naftali for a baby boy bestows upon him a name with a beautiful meaning and a connection to ancient traditions that can inspire and guide him throughout his life.
| Naphtali |
| Naftalli |
| Naphtalli |
| Nephtali |
| Neftali |
| Naptali |
| Naphtolli |
| Neftolli |
| Naftolli |
| Naphtall |
| Naftall |
| Naphtali |
| Nephtali |
| Nathan |
| Nathaniel |
| Natanael |
| Nestor |
| Neil |
| Nolan |
| Nicholas |
| Noah |
| Nevin |
| Norman |
| Naf |
| Naft |
| Tali |
| Nappy |
| N.T. |
| Naftali Temu | Kenyan long-distance runner and Olympic gold medalist |
| Naftali Fürst | Hungarian Holocaust survivor and author |
| Naftali Hertz Imber | Jewish poet who wrote the lyrics of "Hatikvah," Israel's national anthem |
| Naftali Aklum | Eritrean long-distance runner and Olympian |
| Naftali Herz Tur-Sinai | Israeli linguist and scholar |
| Naftali S. Cohn | American rabbi and academic |
| Naftali Deutsch | Hungarian-American mathematician |
| Naftali Bezem | Israeli painter and sculptor |
| Naftali Kinuthia | Kenyan long-distance runner |
| Naftali Zvi Yehuda Berlin | Netziv - Prominent Orthodox rabbi and rosh yeshiva |
| Naftali Tishby | Israeli physicist and computer scientist |
| Naftali Zvi Yehuda Finkel | Rosh yeshiva of the Mir Yeshiva in Jerusalem |
| Naftali H. Frankel | American rabbi and Jewish educator |
| Naftali M. Lavie | Israeli scientist and sleep specialist |
| Naftali H. Gottfried | American rabbi and author |
| Naftali Bennett | musician - American musician and producer |
| Naftali Y. H. Kohen | Israeli rabbi and author |
| Naftali Brawer | British rabbi and author |
| Naftali Abramov | Israeli footballer |
| Naftali Stein | Character in the novel "The Family Orchard" by Nomi Eve |
| Naftali Berg | Character in the book "The Prophetess" by Jill Eileen Smith |
| Naftali Seltzer | Character in the novel "A Room with a View" by E.M. Forster |
| Naftali Vaknin | Character in the film "Ushpizin" - 2004 |