Liav: meaning of the Hebrew name
לִיאָב
Pronounced lee-AHV
- Boy
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Liav
Liav joins li, to me, and av, father: "I have a father." Many also hear in it thanks to the Father in heaven. A warm, close modern Israeli name.
Liav in Hebrew
Liav is written ליאב in Hebrew (with vowel points: לִיאָב). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- לLamed
- יYod
- אAlef
- בBet
Gematria value: 43 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Alef 1 + Bet 2)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginModern Hebrew
- MeaningI have a father
- Pronunciationlee-AHV
- Hebrewליאב
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Liav last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2019, at #148 (108 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #114, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | 148 | 108 |
| 2018 | 150 | 113 |
| 2017 | 132 | 126 |
| 2016 | 118 | 153 |
| 2015 | 117 | 146 |
| 2014 | 114 | 151 |
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 Liav
What does the name Liav mean?
Liav joins li, to me, and av, father: "I have a father." Many also hear in it thanks to the Father in heaven. A warm, close modern Israeli name.
How do you pronounce Liav?
Liav is pronounced lee-AHV in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Liav in Hebrew?
Liav is written ליאב in Hebrew (with vowel points: לִיאָב).
How popular is the name Liav in Israel?
Liav last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2019, at #148 (108 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #114, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Liav?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ליאב adds up to 43 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Alef 1 + Bet 2).
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