Lev: meaning of the Hebrew name
לֵב
Pronounced LEV
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Lev
Lev means heart, the seat of feeling, courage and love. In Russian the word means lion, which is why the name is also cherished in communities from the former Soviet Union.
Lev in Hebrew
Lev is written לב in Hebrew (with vowel points: לֵב). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- לLamed
- בBet
Gematria value: 32 (Lamed 30 + Bet 2)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningheart
- PronunciationLEV
- Hebrewלב
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
Lev 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 Lev
What does the name Lev mean?
Lev means heart, the seat of feeling, courage and love. In Russian the word means lion, which is why the name is also cherished in communities from the former Soviet Union.
How do you pronounce Lev?
Lev is pronounced LEV in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Lev in Hebrew?
Lev is written לב in Hebrew (with vowel points: לֵב).
What is the gematria of Lev?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling לב adds up to 32 (Lamed 30 + Bet 2).
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