Haviv: meaning of the Hebrew name
חָבִיב
Pronounced kha-VEEV
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Haviv
Haviv means beloved and dear to the heart. It is a traditional boy's name, common in Sephardic and Mizrahi communities.
Haviv in Hebrew
Haviv is written חביב in Hebrew (with vowel points: חָבִיב). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- חHet
- בBet
- יYod
- בBet
Gematria value: 22 (Het 8 + Bet 2 + Yod 10 + Bet 2)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningbeloved
- Pronunciationkha-VEEV
- Hebrewחביב
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Haviv 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 Haviv
What does the name Haviv mean?
Haviv means beloved and dear to the heart. It is a traditional boy's name, common in Sephardic and Mizrahi communities.
How do you pronounce Haviv?
Haviv is pronounced kha-VEEV in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Haviv in Hebrew?
Haviv is written חביב in Hebrew (with vowel points: חָבִיב).
What is the gematria of Haviv?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling חביב adds up to 22 (Het 8 + Bet 2 + Yod 10 + Bet 2).
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