Ahava: meaning of the Hebrew name
אַהֲבָה
Pronounced ah-ha-VAH
Meaning of Ahava
Ahava is the Hebrew word for love, the deepest feeling of closeness and affection. Love is also a central value in Judaism, as in the verse "love your neighbor as yourself." A rare and moving girl's name.
Thou shalt not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.
לֹא־תִקֹּם וְלֹא־תִטֹּר אֶת־בְּנֵי עַמֶּךָ וְאָהַבְתָּ לְרֵעֲךָ כָּמוֹךָ אֲנִי יְהֹוָה׃
Ahava in Hebrew
Ahava is written אהבה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַהֲבָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- הHe
- בBet
- הHe
Gematria value: 13 (Alef 1 + He 5 + Bet 2 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaninglove
- Pronunciationah-ha-VAH
- Hebrewאהבה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Ahava 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 Ahava
What does the name Ahava mean?
Ahava is the Hebrew word for love, the deepest feeling of closeness and affection. Love is also a central value in Judaism, as in the verse "love your neighbor as yourself." A rare and moving girl's name.
How do you pronounce Ahava?
Ahava is pronounced ah-ha-VAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Ahava in Hebrew?
Ahava is written אהבה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַהֲבָה).
Is Ahava a biblical name?
Yes. Ahava appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Leviticus 19:18.
What is the gematria of Ahava?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אהבה adds up to 13 (Alef 1 + He 5 + Bet 2 + He 5).
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