Adiv: meaning of the Hebrew name
אָדִיב
Pronounced ah-DEEV
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Adiv
Adiv means polite, generous-hearted and respectful of others. The word comes from Arabic and was absorbed into Hebrew as a symbol of courtesy and gentleness.
Adiv in Hebrew
Adiv is written אדיב in Hebrew (with vowel points: אָדִיב). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- דDalet
- יYod
- בBet
Gematria value: 17 (Alef 1 + Dalet 4 + Yod 10 + Bet 2)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningpolite
- Pronunciationah-DEEV
- Hebrewאדיב
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Adiv was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Adiv
What does the name Adiv mean?
Adiv means polite, generous-hearted and respectful of others. The word comes from Arabic and was absorbed into Hebrew as a symbol of courtesy and gentleness.
How do you pronounce Adiv?
Adiv is pronounced ah-DEEV in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Adiv in Hebrew?
Adiv is written אדיב in Hebrew (with vowel points: אָדִיב).
What is the gematria of Adiv?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אדיב adds up to 17 (Alef 1 + Dalet 4 + Yod 10 + Bet 2).
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This name in Hebrew: אדיב
