Eliav: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֱלִיאָב
Pronounced eh-lee-AHV
Meaning of Eliav
Eliav joins eli, my God, with av, father: God is my father. In the Bible, Eliav was the eldest brother of King David.
And it came to pass, when they were come, that he beheld Eliab, and said: ‘Surely the LORD’S anointed is before Him.’
וַיְהִי בְּבוֹאָם וַיַּרְא אֶת־אֱלִיאָב וַיֹּאמֶר אַךְ נֶגֶד יְהֹוָה מְשִׁיחוֹ׃
Eliav in Hebrew
Eliav is written אליאב in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֱלִיאָב). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- לLamed
- יYod
- אAlef
- בBet
Gematria value: 44 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Alef 1 + Bet 2)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod is my father
- Pronunciationeh-lee-AHV
- Hebrewאליאב
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Eliav ranked #109 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (153 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #69, in 2015.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 109 | 153 |
| 2023 | 115 | 147 |
| 2022 | 94 | 179 |
| 2021 | 90 | 200 |
| 2020 | 87 | 202 |
| 2019 | 72 | 238 |
| 2018 | 82 | 222 |
| 2017 | 87 | 219 |
| 2016 | 93 | 204 |
| 2015 | 69 | 251 |
| 2014 | 77 | 221 |
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 Eliav
What does the name Eliav mean?
Eliav joins eli, my God, with av, father: God is my father. In the Bible, Eliav was the eldest brother of King David.
How do you pronounce Eliav?
Eliav is pronounced eh-lee-AHV in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Eliav in Hebrew?
Eliav is written אליאב in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֱלִיאָב).
Is Eliav a biblical name?
Yes. Eliav appears in the Hebrew Bible, in I Samuel 16:6.
How popular is the name Eliav in Israel?
In 2024, Eliav ranked #109 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (153 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #69, in 2015. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Eliav?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אליאב adds up to 44 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Alef 1 + Bet 2).
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