Soul; representing the essence of life.
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Neshama is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Soul; representing the essence of life.". Listed origin: Hebrew.
neh-shah-MAH
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Neshama is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Soul; representing the essence of life.". Listed origin: Hebrew.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is neh-shah-MAH. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Neshama. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
Ideas to try include Neshi, Nesh. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
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