Segev: meaning of the Hebrew name
שֶׂגֶב
Pronounced SEH-gev
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Segev
Segev means loftiness, strength and greatness, from nisgav, exalted. A short Hebrew boy's name that expresses majesty and quiet power.
Segev in Hebrew
Segev is written שגב in Hebrew (with vowel points: שֶׂגֶב). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- גGimel
- בBet
Gematria value: 305 (Shin 300 + Gimel 3 + Bet 2)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningexaltation
- PronunciationSEH-gev
- Hebrewשגב
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Segev 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 Segev
What does the name Segev mean?
Segev means loftiness, strength and greatness, from nisgav, exalted. A short Hebrew boy's name that expresses majesty and quiet power.
How do you pronounce Segev?
Segev is pronounced SEH-gev in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Segev in Hebrew?
Segev is written שגב in Hebrew (with vowel points: שֶׂגֶב).
What is the gematria of Segev?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שגב adds up to 305 (Shin 300 + Gimel 3 + Bet 2).
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