Tree of Life

You will find him again and again, in music, in decorations, art, films or even jewelry: the tree of life. It doesn’t only look incredible, it also has a profound meaning. It is a beautiful tree with outstretched branches and roots that are firmly anchored in the ground. At Names4ever we sell pendants with this `tree of life`. A tree with a beautiful symbolism. But what exactly does the tree of life actually mean? To find out, we want to take you on a journey around the world.

Tree of Life around the World

The Tree of Life or World Tree is seen as the symbol of life and can be found in many cultures. It's interesting to see where the many stories about such a topic come from.

Hence the question: how is it that the Tree of Life is so well-known throughout the world and can be found in so many stories and traditions?

Of course it's not surprising that a tree plays such a special role. This is the only one that is rooted in the earth and at the same time grows to the light. It is fed by the earth, is resistant to storms and grows with all seasons. Recognizable for the life of many people! You find him on the world axis and thus in the center of the world. It is said that it is connected to all three levels, such as heaven, earth and the underworld. For the roots are deeply anchored to the earth and the branches are spread far upward and thus carry the sky.

Now we want to take you on a journey around the world. A journey of a variety of special trees of life with interesting stories that could be found here over the centuries to find the meaning of the tree of life.

The Beginning of the Tree of Life

The Tree of Life stands for a particular symbol in the history of religion. This includes fertility and creation. So start with creation, as described in the Bible for Christians. According to tradition, God created the first human, he put a garden with all sorts of fruit trees. In the middle of this garden he has placed the tree of life, the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. The human could eat of all fruits except from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. It was said that if you would eat from this tree, he would be immortal. The Koran doesn’t mention the tree of life, but rather the blessed tree. This was the date of palm that was filled with fruits that would give you immortality. The trees, on the other hand, have many meanings in the Koran.

Tree of Life in Hinduism and Buddhism

In Hinduism, God symbolizes the roots of the tree of life as the source of life. The tribe and branches are the Hindu communities that are close to the spiritual. The "ordinary" people eventually form the leaves. If we stay in this environment, we come to Krishna, who also attached great importance to the tree of life, the Bashnan . He liked to teach under the branches of this tree, so that the students were protected from the sun while learning about life. The tree was symbolized for that. We travel a bit further to South India. Here it is the tradition of the Drawiden to plant a male and a female tree next to each other during the wedding. This is a visible symbol of the growth of marriage and the hope that the young couple will bear fruit as well as the tree.

The Tree of Life in Mexico

Now we fly to Mexico. Here is the tree of life 'Arbol de la Vida' , deeply rooted in culture. In the time of the Incas, this tree already had a very important meaning. With the arrival of Europeans, a Christian gravy was poured over the tree of life and since then many pictures have been taken of the tree of life with Adam and Eve and the serpent in it. These are very popular and are also given away at weddings because they symbolize hope and prosperity.

The Tree of Life without Water

Finally we travel back to the Middle East. There we find a 400 year old tree in a big and dry desert in Bahrain. It is unknown where the tree gets its food from, in a country where hardly any rain falls, yet the tree has existed for centuries. Many believe that this is the original tree of life , although of course it's a little too young for that. The tree is definitely something special.

The Tree of Life Meaning

All in all, the tree of life has a long history and an important meaning for many people. Even if you don’t follow a particular belief, the Tree of Life remains a symbol of life itself. The Tree of Life symbolizes growth and development, fertility, immortality, and healing. Just like the tree, you also have to deal with the different seasons. There are moments of life, as well as in spring, growth as in summer and spicy autumn storms. As well as the rest periods in winter. So why not carry such a beautiful symbol with you? Maybe as a nice necklace?

So, if you are looking for a symbol of wisdom, knowledge, or even consciousness, then a Tree of Life chain can assist you. The Tree of Life can also help you to find strength and firm hold in life. Another symbolism of the tree is, as I said, immortality, so one believes that if one is exposed to disease or death in one's life, the tree of life gives one the hope and the strength to fight against it. And why not compare the tree of life with his family? The Tree of Life has seeds, branches and roots that could also symbolize the family tree. A sign of growth in the family but also of strengthening all together.

Buy the Tree of Life

Precisely because of this beautiful symbolism, it is a nice gesture to give someone a tree of life as a gift. Or even make an ornament with a tree of life! You can find our Tree of Life necklaces and Tree of Life bracelets here.

A Tree of Life as a Family Pendant with Birthstone

We have a large selection of Tree of Life followers. For example, consider Family Charms , where your children's names are engraved around the Tree of Life, where birthstone is placed in the tree. A beautiful symbolism! This is of course a special gift for grandma, with the names of all her grandchildren. You can engrave a chain with a tree of life from 1 name on. And of course we deliver these pendants in real 925 Sterling Silver or 14ct Gold. You can choose a nice necklace for that.

A Tree of Life Chain

Of course, we also offer a chain of the Tree of Life without birthstone. Here the roots are clearly visible and the flowering eyes are widened.

New in the range! The Tree of Life pendant with a heart

Recently we have planted a new tree of life in our collection of Tree pendant! This is temporarily available and now on offer! In this one tree of life love and the symbolism of the blossoming tree of life are connected. This one has a different design than the other pendants. The flowers of the tree are only slightly highlighted in the pendant. Have you already seen the pendant? What do you think about this design?

Now we ask ourselves: Does the tree of life have a special meaning for you? And by what name would you wear it? Or do you prefer to give the necklace to someone who means a lot to you? You can show that person that you see him as a strong person who is resistant to the storms and in whom you have faith in the future. Wonderful, right?