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The original Hebrew form Shoshana, from which all these are derived, [1] is still commonly used by Jews and in contemporary Israel, often shortened to Shosh or Shoshi. In Biblical times shoshaná referred to a lily (from Lilium family); [citation needed] in modern Hebrew it refers to a rose. Notable people with the name include:
Rose of Sharon (in Hebrew: חֲבַצֶּלֶת הַשָּׁרוֹן) is a biblical expression, though the identity of the plant referred to is unclear and is disputed among biblical scholars. It has become a common name for several species of flowering plants that are valued in different parts of the world.
In the Tanakh, among the various native flowers of ancient Israel three flowers are specifically mentioned by name: the shoshan or shoshannah, often translated as lily or rose and likely referring to the white lily; shoshannat ha'amakim (lit. ' lily of the valley '), likely the narcissus; and ḥavatzelet ha-Sharon (lit.
Sharon (Hebrew: שָׁרוֹן Šārôn 'plain'), also spelled Saron, is a given name as well as a Hebrew name. In English-speaking areas, Sharon is now predominantly a feminine given name. However, historically it was also used as a masculine given name. In Israel, it is used both as a masculine and a feminine given name.
The name of the flower likely comes from an Old English poem by John Gay about a woman by that name. It probably came over during Colonial times, when the settlers sewed the wildflower on the ...
Learn about 11 most popular rose color meanings and what the colors symbolize before you send a bouquet, from bright red to maroon, pink, white, and yellow.
Vered (Hebrew: וֶרֶד wéreḏ) is a Hebrew feminine given name, which means "rose." The name may refer to: People. First name. Vered ...
Timeless classics, modern favorites, and totally unique monikers that no one else in your kid’s class will share—you can find it all in the Hebrew Bible. Take a trip back in time to the Old ...