Naftal

Naftal is a surname of Hebrew origin. It is a variant spelling of Naphtali, which is a biblical name derived from the Hebrew word meaning "my struggle." In the Hebrew Bible, Naphtali was the sixth son of Jacob and Bilhah, and one of the twelve tribes of Israel was named after him.

The surname Naftal, like Naphtali, is found among Jewish communities, particularly those with Ashkenazi heritage. It is likely that the spelling variations arose due to different transliteration conventions or regional pronunciations.

Individuals with the surname Naftal or Naphtali can be found across the globe, often within diasporic Jewish communities. The name continues to carry its historical and religious significance.