Adva: meaning of the Hebrew name
אַדְוָה
Pronounced ad-VAH
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Adva
An adva is a small, gentle ripple dancing on the surface of the water. A girl's name that expresses calm, flow and softness.
Adva in Hebrew
Adva is written אדוה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַדְוָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- דDalet
- וVav
- הHe
Gematria value: 16 (Alef 1 + Dalet 4 + Vav 6 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningripple
- Pronunciationad-VAH
- Hebrewאדוה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Adva last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2017, at #149 (84 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #147, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | 149 | 84 |
| 2016 | - | - |
| 2015 | - | - |
| 2014 | 147 | 81 |
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 Adva
What does the name Adva mean?
An adva is a small, gentle ripple dancing on the surface of the water. A girl's name that expresses calm, flow and softness.
How do you pronounce Adva?
Adva is pronounced ad-VAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Adva in Hebrew?
Adva is written אדוה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַדְוָה).
How popular is the name Adva in Israel?
Adva last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2017, at #149 (84 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #147, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Adva?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אדוה adds up to 16 (Alef 1 + Dalet 4 + Vav 6 + He 5).
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