××•×¨×™× ×•×ª×ž×™× (Urim V'Tumim), which is Yale's motto, is a phrase from the Torah associated with the High Priest's breastplate. It is traditionally translated as lights and perfections.
Yale = יל
Yale has no meaning in Hebrew, but it can be written phonetically as ייל It is also very close to the female name Yael, which is יאל
Yale is pronounced the same in Hebrew and Yiddish as it is in English, but it is spelled differently: Hebrew: ייל Yiddish: יעיל or יעייל
Light and Truth
"Figueiredo" is a Portuguese surname. It has no connection to Hebrew.
The name Iris has no Hebrew connection. It means "rainbow" in Greek. But the name is also commonly used in Israel.
Hula is a Hawaiian word. It has no connection to Hebrew at all.
There is no connection between the Hindu god Om (ओम्) and the Hebrew word om (אֺם) which means nut for a bolt.
Yale scholars are called "Elis" as a nod to Elihu Yale, a Welsh merchant and philanthropist who was instrumental in the university's founding and development. He donated money and supplies to the Collegiate School in 1718, which later became Yale University. The term "Eli" has since become a nickname for Yale students and alumni, reflecting their connection to the institution's history.
Sort of. The English letter J, has a historical connection to the Latin letter I, which has a historical connection to the Greek letter (I) iota, which has a historical connection to the Hebrew letter Yod (×™), pronounced like y in yet.
No, there is no DNA connection between the Samoans and the Jews.
teffilin connection = keshehr tfilin (קשר תפילין)