Gev: meaning of the Hebrew name
גֵּב
Pronounced GEV
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Gev
A gev is a natural pool in the rock that fills with rainwater in desert streambeds. Gev is a short and rare nature name for boys.
Gev in Hebrew
Gev is written גב in Hebrew (with vowel points: גֵּב). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- גGimel
- בBet
Gematria value: 5 (Gimel 3 + Bet 2)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningrock pool
- PronunciationGEV
- Hebrewגב
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
Gev 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 Gev
What does the name Gev mean?
A gev is a natural pool in the rock that fills with rainwater in desert streambeds. Gev is a short and rare nature name for boys.
How do you pronounce Gev?
Gev is pronounced GEV in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Gev in Hebrew?
Gev is written גב in Hebrew (with vowel points: גֵּב).
What is the gematria of Gev?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling גב adds up to 5 (Gimel 3 + Bet 2).
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