Nadav: meaning of the Hebrew name
נָדָב
Pronounced nah-DAHV
Meaning of Nadav
Nadav comes from nedivut, generosity, a giving and open heart. It is the name of Nadab, the firstborn of the sons of Aaron the priest.
And Aaron took him Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab, the sister of Nahshon, to wife; and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.
וַיִּקַּח אַהֲרֹן אֶת־אֱלִישֶׁבַע בַּת־עַמִּינָדָב אֲחוֹת נַחְשׁוֹן לוֹ לְאִשָּׁה וַתֵּלֶד לוֹ אֶת־נָדָב וְאֶת־אֲבִיהוּא אֶת־אֶלְעָזָר וְאֶת־אִיתָמָר׃
Nadav in Hebrew
Nadav is written נדב in Hebrew (with vowel points: נָדָב). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- דDalet
- בBet
Gematria value: 56 (Nun 50 + Dalet 4 + Bet 2)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaninggenerous
- Pronunciationnah-DAHV
- Hebrewנדב
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Nadav ranked #101 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (170 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #41, in 2015.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 101 | 170 |
| 2023 | 85 | 201 |
| 2022 | 80 | 205 |
| 2021 | 75 | 238 |
| 2020 | 70 | 246 |
| 2019 | 75 | 236 |
| 2018 | 64 | 292 |
| 2017 | 61 | 310 |
| 2016 | 50 | 409 |
| 2015 | 41 | 454 |
| 2014 | 42 | 445 |
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 Nadav
What does the name Nadav mean?
Nadav comes from nedivut, generosity, a giving and open heart. It is the name of Nadab, the firstborn of the sons of Aaron the priest.
How do you pronounce Nadav?
Nadav is pronounced nah-DAHV in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Nadav in Hebrew?
Nadav is written נדב in Hebrew (with vowel points: נָדָב).
Is Nadav a biblical name?
Yes. Nadav appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Exodus 6:23.
How popular is the name Nadav in Israel?
In 2024, Nadav ranked #101 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (170 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #41, in 2015. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Nadav?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נדב adds up to 56 (Nun 50 + Dalet 4 + Bet 2).
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