Regev: meaning of the Hebrew name
רֶגֶב
Pronounced REH-gev
Meaning of Regev
A regev is a clod of earth, a lump of soil from the field. It is a biblical word that appears in the Book of Job.
The clods of the valley are sweet unto him, And all men draw after him, As there were innumerable before him.
מָתְקוּ־לוֹ רִגְבֵי־נָחַל וְאַחֲרָיו כׇּל־אָדָם יִמְשׁוֹךְ וּלְפָנָיו אֵין מִסְפָּר׃
Regev in Hebrew
Regev is written רגב in Hebrew (with vowel points: רֶגֶב). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- גGimel
- בBet
Gematria value: 205 (Resh 200 + Gimel 3 + Bet 2)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningclod of earth
- PronunciationREH-gev
- Hebrewרגב
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Regev 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 Regev
What does the name Regev mean?
A regev is a clod of earth, a lump of soil from the field. It is a biblical word that appears in the Book of Job.
How do you pronounce Regev?
Regev is pronounced REH-gev in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Regev in Hebrew?
Regev is written רגב in Hebrew (with vowel points: רֶגֶב).
Is Regev a biblical name?
Yes. Regev appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Job 21:33.
What is the gematria of Regev?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling רגב adds up to 205 (Resh 200 + Gimel 3 + Bet 2).
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