Liba: meaning of the Hebrew name
לִיבָּה
Pronounced lee-BAH
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Liba
From lev, the Hebrew word for heart, Liba points to the innermost and warmest core. It also echoes the Yiddish name Libe, meaning beloved.
Liba in Hebrew
Liba is written ליבה in Hebrew (with vowel points: לִיבָּה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- לLamed
- יYod
- בBet
- הHe
Gematria value: 47 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Bet 2 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningheart
- Pronunciationlee-BAH
- Hebrewליבה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Liba 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 Liba
What does the name Liba mean?
From lev, the Hebrew word for heart, Liba points to the innermost and warmest core. It also echoes the Yiddish name Libe, meaning beloved.
How do you pronounce Liba?
Liba is pronounced lee-BAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Liba in Hebrew?
Liba is written ליבה in Hebrew (with vowel points: לִיבָּה).
What is the gematria of Liba?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ליבה adds up to 47 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Bet 2 + He 5).
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