Sealtiel Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SEE-al-tee-el /ˈsiː.əl.ti.ɛl/
Origin: Hebrew; Aramaic
Meaning: Hebrew: 'God has heard'; Aramaic: 'God is my strength'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sealtiel has its roots in Hebrew, derived from the elements "seal" meaning "to ask" or "to pray" and "el" meaning "God." The name appears in the Hebrew Bible as שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל (Shealtiel), referring to a prominent figure in the lineage of King David, specifically as the son of Jeconiah. This lineage is significant in biblical texts, particularly in the context of the genealogy of Jesus as recorded in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, which trace the ancestry of Jesus back to David, thereby linking Sealtiel to messianic prophecies in Jewish tradition.
Historically, Sealtiel is noted in the context of the Babylonian Exile, which occurred in the 6th century BCE. He is mentioned in the Book of Ezra and the Book of Haggai, where he is recognized as a leader among the exiles returning to Jerusalem.
His name is also associated with the post-exilic period, reflecting the restoration of the Jewish community and the rebuilding of the Temple. The name's significance is further underscored in Christian tradition, where Sealtiel is sometimes included in the list of the twelve patriarchs or the ancestors of Christ, emphasizing his role in the divine plan as understood in both Jewish and Christian contexts.
Culturally, Sealtiel has been embraced in various religious traditions, symbolizing prayer and divine connection. The name has been preserved in liturgical texts and is sometimes invoked in prayers, reflecting its enduring spiritual significance.
In some Christian traditions, Sealtiel is also recognized as one of the archangels, further enhancing the name's association with divine intercession. The name has variations and diminutives in different cultures, but its core meaning and historical resonance remain consistent, highlighting its importance across centuries.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sealtiel was first seen in the United States in 1994.
Sealtiel has ranked as high as #20419 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Sealtiel has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Sealtiel is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Sealtiel was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Sealtiel.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Sealtiel
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