Name Meaning & Origin
"The first five books of the Hebrew Scriptures, traditionally attributed to Moses and therefore also known as the Five Books of Moses."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
The Torah is the compilation of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, namely the books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. The Torah is also known as the Pentateuch or the Five Books of Moses. In Rabbinical Jewish tradition it is also known as the Written Torah. If meant for liturgic purposes, it takes the form of a Torah scroll. If in bound book form, it is called Chumash, and is usually printed with the rabbinic commentaries.
The Torah is the compilation of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, namely the books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. The Torah is also known as the Pentateuch or the Five Books of Moses. In Rabbinical Jewish tradition it is also known as the Written Torah. If meant for liturgic purposes, it takes the form of a Torah scroll. If in bound book form, it is called Chumash, and is usually printed with the rabbinic commentaries.
Life Path 8 — Power & Ambition: Goal-driven, authoritative, and business-minded.
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Root element "Torah" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "The first five books of the Hebrew Scriptures, traditionally attributed to Moses and therefore also known as the Five Books of Moses.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~290 people named Torah in the US. Peaked in 2010 with 26 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Torah is 8, associated with Power & Ambition. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 1.
Torah is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 290 people in the United States are named Torah. The name peaked in 2010 with 26 recorded uses.
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