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Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Wrestling; My struggle

Neftali is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “wrestling” or “my struggle.” This Biblical title is spelled Naphtali in the Book of Genesis and is the name of the second son of Jacob. Naphtali later became the founder of the Israelite Tribe of Naphtali. Some speculate that Neftali bears its meaning as a symbol of Rachel and Leah's struggle to win Jacob’s affections. Luckily for baby Neftali, they will undoubtedly receive an abundance of love from their friends and family. Baby Neftali will always bear the reminder that life can be a struggle. However, this may inspire baby to achieve phenomenal heights and become the leader of their own story!