Lahav: meaning of the Hebrew name
לַהַב
Pronounced lah-HAHV
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Lahav
Lahav means the blade of a sword and also a tongue of flame. A sharp, short and powerful name for a boy.
Lahav in Hebrew
Lahav is written להב in Hebrew (with vowel points: לַהַב). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- לLamed
- הHe
- בBet
Gematria value: 37 (Lamed 30 + He 5 + Bet 2)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningblade, flame
- Pronunciationlah-HAHV
- Hebrewלהב
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Lahav 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 Lahav
What does the name Lahav mean?
Lahav means the blade of a sword and also a tongue of flame. A sharp, short and powerful name for a boy.
How do you pronounce Lahav?
Lahav is pronounced lah-HAHV in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Lahav in Hebrew?
Lahav is written להב in Hebrew (with vowel points: לַהַב).
What is the gematria of Lahav?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling להב adds up to 37 (Lamed 30 + He 5 + Bet 2).
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