Niva: meaning of the Hebrew name
נִיבָה
Pronounced NEE-va
Meaning of Niva
From niv, speech - the fruit of the lips and eloquent language - based on the verse "creating the fruit of the lips" (bore niv sfatayim). A clear-sounding Israeli name from the founding generation.
Peace, peace, to him that is far off and to him that is near, Saith the LORD that createth the fruit of the lips; And I will heal him.
בּוֹרֵא נִיב שְׂפָתָיִם שָׁלוֹם ׀ שָׁלוֹם לָרָחוֹק וְלַקָּרוֹב אָמַר יְהֹוָה וּרְפָאתִיו׃
Niva in Hebrew
Niva is written ניבה in Hebrew (with vowel points: נִיבָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- יYod
- בBet
- הHe
Gematria value: 67 (Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Bet 2 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningspeech
- PronunciationNEE-va
- Hebrewניבה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Niva 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 Niva
What does the name Niva mean?
From niv, speech - the fruit of the lips and eloquent language - based on the verse "creating the fruit of the lips" (bore niv sfatayim). A clear-sounding Israeli name from the founding generation.
How do you pronounce Niva?
Niva is pronounced NEE-va in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Niva in Hebrew?
Niva is written ניבה in Hebrew (with vowel points: נִיבָה).
Is Niva a biblical name?
Yes. Niva appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Isaiah 57:19.
What is the gematria of Niva?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ניבה adds up to 67 (Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Bet 2 + He 5).
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