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Inbal

“bell clapper”

About the name Inbal

Inbal is a modern Hebrew feminine name meaning ‘clapper’, the metal tongue inside a bell that strikes it to make a sound. The word comes from Mishnaic Hebrew and the name suggests a clear, ringing sound. It came into use in Israel in the twentieth century. The Inbal Dance Theater, founded in Tel Aviv by Sara Levi-Tanai, took the word as its name. Notable bearers include Inbal Pinto, an Israeli choreographer, and Inbal Perlmuter, a rock singer.

Meaning
bell clapper
Origin
Hebrew
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
een-BAHL(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Inbal

  • Inbal Rose
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Questions about Inbal

What does Inbal mean?
Inbal is a Hebrew name meaning "bell clapper".
How do you pronounce Inbal?
Inbal is pronounced een-BAHL, with emphasis on the second syllable.

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