Rahav: meaning of the Hebrew name
רַהַב
Pronounced RAH-hav
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Rahav
Rahav is a biblical word meaning pride, strength and splendor. In the Bible, Rahav is also the name of a legendary sea monster and a poetic name for Egypt.
Rahav in Hebrew
Rahav is written רהב in Hebrew (with vowel points: רַהַב). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- הHe
- בBet
Gematria value: 207 (Resh 200 + He 5 + Bet 2)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningpride, might
- PronunciationRAH-hav
- Hebrewרהב
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Rahav 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 Rahav
What does the name Rahav mean?
Rahav is a biblical word meaning pride, strength and splendor. In the Bible, Rahav is also the name of a legendary sea monster and a poetic name for Egypt.
How do you pronounce Rahav?
Rahav is pronounced RAH-hav in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Rahav in Hebrew?
Rahav is written רהב in Hebrew (with vowel points: רַהַב).
What is the gematria of Rahav?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling רהב adds up to 207 (Resh 200 + He 5 + Bet 2).
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