Naftuli Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationnaf-TOO-lee / /næfˈtuːli/Hebrew; Yiddish
Meaning
He who is to be comforted (Hebrew); a diminutive form of Naftali (Yiddish)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew tradition, Naftuli is derived from the biblical name Naftali, one of the sons of Jacob, symbolizing struggle and comfort. In Yiddish culture, it serves as a diminutive, reflecting a more affectionate or familiar usage among families.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Naftali
- Naftuly
International Variants
- Naftali (Hebrew)
- Naftule (Yiddish)
Famous people named Naftuli
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Fictional characters named Naftuli
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Naftuli was first seen in the United States in 1991. Naftuli has ranked as high as #1304 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Naftuli has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Naftuli (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 25 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 46 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 33 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 27 |