Hedva: meaning of the Hebrew name
חֶדְוָה
Pronounced KHED-vah
Meaning of Hedva
Hedva means deep joy and delight, a word found in the verse "strength and gladness are in His place."
Honour and majesty are before Him; Strength and gladness are in His place.
הוֹד וְהָדָר לְפָנָיו עֹז וְחֶדְוָה בִּמְקֹמוֹ׃
Hedva in Hebrew
Hedva is written חדוה in Hebrew (with vowel points: חֶדְוָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- חHet
- דDalet
- וVav
- הHe
Gematria value: 23 (Het 8 + Dalet 4 + Vav 6 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningjoy
- PronunciationKHED-vah
- Hebrewחדוה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Hedva 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 Hedva
What does the name Hedva mean?
Hedva means deep joy and delight, a word found in the verse "strength and gladness are in His place."
How do you pronounce Hedva?
Hedva is pronounced KHED-vah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Hedva in Hebrew?
Hedva is written חדוה in Hebrew (with vowel points: חֶדְוָה).
Is Hedva a biblical name?
Yes. Hedva appears in the Hebrew Bible, in I Chronicles 16:27.
What is the gematria of Hedva?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling חדוה adds up to 23 (Het 8 + Dalet 4 + Vav 6 + He 5).
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