Maayan Adam and Yuval Tzelner Name Newborn Son Etu
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Israeli presenter Maayan Adam and her partner Yuval Tzelner have named their newborn son Etu, a unique name meaning "its time." The name was revealed at the baby's brit milah ceremony after Adam's medically miraculous pregnancy, as she was previously told she could not conceive naturally. Etu joins his older siblings, and the couple also recently announced their engagement.
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- Maayan Adam and Yuval Tzelner named their newborn son Etu.
- The name Etu was revealed at the baby's brit milah ceremony.
- Adam's pregnancy was considered a medical miracle after past cancer treatment.
- The couple had been preparing for surrogacy before the natural pregnancy.
- Tzelner also proposed to Adam after nearly five years of relationship.
Israeli presenter Maayan Adam, 38, and her partner Yuval Tzelner, 48, have revealed the name chosen for their newborn son: Etu. The name, which is not found in Israel's registry of names, was unveiled during the baby's brit milah ceremony on Saturday night. Adam explained the unique choice, stating that the name reflects the miraculous circumstances of their son's conception and birth, especially after she was told she could not conceive naturally due to a past surgery to remove a cancerous tumor. The couple had already been preparing for surrogacy when they discovered Adam was pregnant.
The name Etu, meaning "its time" or "at the right time," was inspired by a verse from Ecclesiastes and symbolizes the belief that their son arrived exactly when nature intended, against all odds. Adam shared on Instagram that the timing of his birth felt like a "manifesto of timing," coinciding with the start of the rainy season in Israel, which she described as a prayer for their child's well-being after a previous loss. She noted that while they believed the name was entirely unique, they recently learned one other person in Israel bears the same name, though this did not deter them from proceeding with their choice.
Etu is the couple's first son together and their third child, joining older siblings Tabor and Kedem. Tzelner also has a daughter, Amit, from a previous marriage. The announcement of the baby's birth last week was accompanied by news that Tzelner had proposed to Adam after nearly five years of relationship.
