Sagiv: meaning of the Hebrew name

שָׂגִיב

Pronounced sa-GEEV

Meaning of Sagiv

Sagiv means exalted, lofty and sublime. It comes from the biblical root s-g-v, which expresses strength and greatness.

Sagiv in Hebrew

Sagiv is written שגיב in Hebrew (with vowel points: שָׂגִיב). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • שShin
  • גGimel
  • יYod
  • בBet

Gematria value: 315 (Shin 300 + Gimel 3 + Yod 10 + Bet 2)

About the name

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginHebrew
  • Meaningexalted
  • Pronunciationsa-GEEV
  • Hebrewשגיב
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Sagiv 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 Sagiv

What does the name Sagiv mean?

Sagiv means exalted, lofty and sublime. It comes from the biblical root s-g-v, which expresses strength and greatness.

How do you pronounce Sagiv?

Sagiv is pronounced sa-GEEV in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Sagiv in Hebrew?

Sagiv is written שגיב in Hebrew (with vowel points: שָׂגִיב).

What is the gematria of Sagiv?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שגיב adds up to 315 (Shin 300 + Gimel 3 + Yod 10 + Bet 2).

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This name in Hebrew: שגיב