Shalev: meaning of the Hebrew name
שָׁלֵיו
Pronounced sha-LEV
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Shalev
Shalev is written שליו or שלו in Hebrew. These are spellings of the same name.
שליו Boy, Hebrew
Shalev means quiet, calm and serenity. The name carries a wish for a life of contentment, ease and peace of mind.
שלו Boy, Hebrew
Shalev means tranquility, serenity and contentment. A Hebrew word that wishes for a quiet and secure life.
Shalev in Hebrew
Shalev is written שליו in Hebrew (with vowel points: שָׁלֵיו). Other spellings: שלו. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- לLamed
- יYod
- וVav
Gematria value: 346 (Shin 300 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Vav 6)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningcalm
- Pronunciationsha-LEV
- Hebrewשליו
- Syllables2
- Other spellingsשלו
Popularity in Israel
שליו
Shalev (שליו) last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2021, at #149 (105 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #109, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | 149 | 105 |
| 2020 | 128 | 134 |
| 2019 | 130 | 133 |
| 2018 | 129 | 134 |
| 2017 | 112 | 163 |
| 2016 | 123 | 147 |
| 2015 | 124 | 136 |
| 2014 | 109 | 164 |
שלו
Shalev (שלו) last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2014, at #135 (124 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - |
| 2015 | - | - |
| 2014 | 135 | 124 |
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 Shalev
What does the name Shalev mean?
Shalev means quiet, calm and serenity. The name carries a wish for a life of contentment, ease and peace of mind.
How do you pronounce Shalev?
Shalev is pronounced sha-LEV in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shalev in Hebrew?
Shalev is written שליו in Hebrew (with vowel points: שָׁלֵיו). Other spellings: שלו.
How popular is the name Shalev in Israel?
Shalev (שליו) last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2021, at #149 (105 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #109, in 2014. Shalev (שלו) last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2014, at #135 (124 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Shalev?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שליו adds up to 346 (Shin 300 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Vav 6).
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