Shachaf: meaning of the Hebrew name
שַׁחַף
Pronounced SHAH-khahf
- Unisex
- Hebrew
Meaning of Shachaf
Shachaf is the seagull, the white seabird gliding above the waves. A name for boys and girls that evokes open space, the sea and freedom.
Shachaf in Hebrew
Shachaf is written שחף in Hebrew (with vowel points: שַׁחַף). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- חHet
- פPe
Gematria value: 388 (Shin 300 + Het 8 + Pe 80)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningseagull
- PronunciationSHAH-khahf
- Hebrewשחף
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Shachaf 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 Shachaf
What does the name Shachaf mean?
Shachaf is the seagull, the white seabird gliding above the waves. A name for boys and girls that evokes open space, the sea and freedom.
How do you pronounce Shachaf?
Shachaf is pronounced SHAH-khahf in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shachaf in Hebrew?
Shachaf is written שחף in Hebrew (with vowel points: שַׁחַף).
What is the gematria of Shachaf?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שחף adds up to 388 (Shin 300 + Het 8 + Pe 80).
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