Sophia Rodriguez

By Sophia Rodriguez
Cultural Naming Expert

Updated on September 07, 2024

Nephthali

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Origin: French

Meaning: My struggle; My strife

Nephthali is a boy's name with biblical French and Hebrew origins that speaks volumes about resilience and leadership. As a variant of Nephtali, meaning "my struggle" and "my strife" in Hebrew, Nephthali is made for natural-born fighters from day one. In the Old Testament, Naphtali, the son of Jacob and Bilhah, has a tribe named in his honor, led by Joshua. We are certain your little leader can overcome any obstacle with grace, emerging as a stronger person with every triumph.