Arava: meaning of the Hebrew name
עֲרָבָה
Pronounced ah-rah-VAH
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Arava
Arava is the willow tree that grows by the water, one of the four species, and also the Arava region in the south of Israel. A quiet, open Israeli nature name.
Arava in Hebrew
Arava is written ערבה in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֲרָבָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- רResh
- בBet
- הHe
Gematria value: 277 (Ayin 70 + Resh 200 + Bet 2 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningwillow
- Pronunciationah-rah-VAH
- Hebrewערבה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Arava 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 Arava
What does the name Arava mean?
Arava is the willow tree that grows by the water, one of the four species, and also the Arava region in the south of Israel. A quiet, open Israeli nature name.
How do you pronounce Arava?
Arava is pronounced ah-rah-VAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Arava in Hebrew?
Arava is written ערבה in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֲרָבָה).
What is the gematria of Arava?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ערבה adds up to 277 (Ayin 70 + Resh 200 + Bet 2 + He 5).
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