Nevo: meaning of the Hebrew name
נְבוֹ
Pronounced neh-VO
Meaning of Nevo
Nevo is Mount Nebo, the peak from which Moses looked out over the Promised Land. The name expresses open space, height and vision.
And Moses went up from the plains of Moab unto mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, that is over against Jericho. And the LORD showed him all the land, even Gilead as far as Dan;
וַיַּעַל מֹשֶׁה מֵעַרְבֹת מוֹאָב אֶל־הַר נְבוֹ רֹאשׁ הַפִּסְגָּה אֲשֶׁר עַל־פְּנֵי יְרֵחוֹ וַיַּרְאֵהוּ יְהֹוָה אֶת־כׇּל־הָאָרֶץ אֶת־הַגִּלְעָד עַד־דָּן׃
Nevo in Hebrew
Nevo is written נבו in Hebrew (with vowel points: נְבוֹ). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- בBet
- וVav
Gematria value: 58 (Nun 50 + Bet 2 + Vav 6)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningMount Nebo
- Pronunciationneh-VO
- Hebrewנבו
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Nevo ranked #46 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (377 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46 | 377 |
| 2023 | 59 | 289 |
| 2022 | 68 | 245 |
| 2021 | 67 | 267 |
| 2020 | 79 | 225 |
| 2019 | 76 | 231 |
| 2018 | 80 | 231 |
| 2017 | 80 | 228 |
| 2016 | 66 | 275 |
| 2015 | 83 | 220 |
| 2014 | 78 | 221 |
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 Nevo
What does the name Nevo mean?
Nevo is Mount Nebo, the peak from which Moses looked out over the Promised Land. The name expresses open space, height and vision.
How do you pronounce Nevo?
Nevo is pronounced neh-VO in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Nevo in Hebrew?
Nevo is written נבו in Hebrew (with vowel points: נְבוֹ).
Is Nevo a biblical name?
Yes. Nevo appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Deuteronomy 34:1.
How popular is the name Nevo in Israel?
In 2024, Nevo ranked #46 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (377 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Nevo?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נבו adds up to 58 (Nun 50 + Bet 2 + Vav 6).
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