Nadiv: meaning of the Hebrew name

נָדִיב

Pronounced na-DEEV

Meaning of Nadiv

Nadiv means generous of heart: one who gives freely, with an open hand and a noble spirit.

Nadiv in Hebrew

Nadiv is written נדיב in Hebrew (with vowel points: נָדִיב). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • נNun
  • דDalet
  • יYod
  • בBet

Gematria value: 66 (Nun 50 + Dalet 4 + Yod 10 + Bet 2)

About the name

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginHebrew
  • Meaninggenerous
  • Pronunciationna-DEEV
  • Hebrewנדיב
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Nadiv 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 Nadiv

What does the name Nadiv mean?

Nadiv means generous of heart: one who gives freely, with an open hand and a noble spirit.

How do you pronounce Nadiv?

Nadiv is pronounced na-DEEV in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Nadiv in Hebrew?

Nadiv is written נדיב in Hebrew (with vowel points: נָדִיב).

What is the gematria of Nadiv?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נדיב adds up to 66 (Nun 50 + Dalet 4 + Yod 10 + Bet 2).

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This name in Hebrew: נדיב