Naftuli
Naftuli is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My wrestling or my struggle.
Origin and history
Naftuli is a variant spelling of the biblical Hebrew name Naphtali. It traditionally means 'my struggle' or 'wrestling' in reference to the Genesis narrative. In the United States, it is primarily used within Jewish communities.
Popularity in the United States
669 babies in the United States have been named Naftuli since 1880. It ranks #4007 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1752.
States where it is most popular
- NY (98.9 %)
- NJ (1.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 52 |
| 2000-2010 | 193 |
| 2010-2019 | 249 |
| 2020-2029 | 175 |
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Book of Genesis, named by Rachel to signify her struggle.
- Naftuli reflects a Yiddish-influenced transliteration of the traditional Hebrew Naphtali.