Itay Turgeman and Tali Mazuz Reveal Newborn Daughter's Name: Gaia Esther
Actor Itay Turgeman and his wife Tali Mazuz have revealed their newborn daughter is named Gaia Esther, explaining how a spiritual realization led them to add a second name weeks after her birth.
Two months after welcoming their second child, Israeli actor Itay Turgeman and his wife Tali Mazuz have finally revealed their baby daughter's name: Gaia Esther. The couple, who announced the expansion of their family in September, kept the name under wraps for weeks because the initial choice did not feel completely right to Turgeman.
Sharing the personal journey on Instagram, Turgeman explained that a week after the initial naming, he decided to be called up to the Torah again to add a second name. The inspiration struck during the weekly Torah portion of Chayei Sarah, which coincided with his birthday, when a rabbi spoke about the profound connection between Sarah and Queen Esther. Turgeman realized that the addition made everything fall perfectly into place.
The couple married in October 2024 after a year of dating and are already parents to a toddler son, Lavi Yosef. Recently, Turgeman also showcased his talents outside of acting by competing in the VIP edition of The Winning Kitchen alongside his brother-in-law, reaching the grand finale and securing a respected second place.
