Anava: meaning of the Hebrew name
עֲנָוָה
Pronounced a-na-VAH
Meaning of Anava
Anava means modesty and humility, the trait for which Moses was praised as the humblest of all people.
Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men that were upon the face of the earth. -
וְהָאִישׁ מֹשֶׁה עָנָו מְאֹד מִכֹּל הָאָדָם אֲשֶׁר עַל־פְּנֵי הָאֲדָמָה׃
Anava in Hebrew
Anava is written ענוה in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֲנָוָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- נNun
- וVav
- הHe
Gematria value: 131 (Ayin 70 + Nun 50 + Vav 6 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaninghumility
- Pronunciationa-na-VAH
- Hebrewענוה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Anava 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 Anava
What does the name Anava mean?
Anava means modesty and humility, the trait for which Moses was praised as the humblest of all people.
How do you pronounce Anava?
Anava is pronounced a-na-VAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Anava in Hebrew?
Anava is written ענוה in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֲנָוָה).
Is Anava a biblical name?
Yes. Anava appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Numbers 12:3.
What is the gematria of Anava?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ענוה adds up to 131 (Ayin 70 + Nun 50 + Vav 6 + He 5).
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