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Obama Gematria

Obama gematria refers to the practice of applying gematria, a form of Jewish numerology, to the name "Obama." Gematria is a method that assigns numerical values to words or phrases based on the letters in the Hebrew alphabet. The term "gematria" itself is Hebrew and translates to "calculation" or "measurement." In the context of "Obama gematria," individuals have attempted to calculate the numerical value of the name "Obama" using various gematria systems, such as the simple gematria where each letter's position in the Hebrew alphabet represents its numerical value. For example, if "Obama" were transliterated into Hebrew letters, each letter would be assigned a numerical value, and the sum of these values would be considered significant. This practice has been used by some to find hidden meanings or prophetic significance in the name. The concept has gained attention in certain religious and conspiracy theory circles, particularly among those who believe in the mystical interpretations of names and numbers. Translations of "gematria" include "גימטריה" in Hebrew, "gematría" in Spanish, and "gématrie" in French.