The name Shekinah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God's presence; dwelling place of God".

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A spiritually significant choice, Shekinah is derived from a Hebrew word meaning "dwelling" or "settling", and has been by Jewish scholars to refer to place of divine presence. While it isn't a direct Biblical name, its Hebrew roots do appear, and it may be related to the masculine name Shechaniah.
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Pronounced as shuh-KIE-nuh or shuh-KEE-nuh, it is a concept explored in rabbinic literature such as the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Midrash. It is usually used to describe physical places where God is said to manifest, notable examples being the Temple in Jerusalem and the Tabernacle. 


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The name Shekinah peaked for girls at #1631 in 2000. The name is most popular in SHEKINAH, SHEKINAH, and SHEKINAH.

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