Shalhevet: meaning of the Hebrew name
שַׁלְהֶבֶת
Pronounced shal-HE-vet
Meaning of Shalhevet
Shalhevet means a burning flame, from the verse in the Song of Songs: "its sparks are sparks of fire, a mighty flame."
Set me as a seal upon thy heart, As a seal upon thine arm; For love is strong as death, Jealousy is cruel as the grave; The flashes thereof are flashes of fire, A very flame of the LORD.
שִׂימֵנִי כַחוֹתָם עַל־לִבֶּךָ כַּחוֹתָם עַל־זְרוֹעֶךָ כִּי־עַזָּה כַמָּוֶת אַהֲבָה קָשָׁה כִשְׁאוֹל קִנְאָה רְשָׁפֶיהָ רִשְׁפֵּי אֵשׁ שַׁלְהֶבֶתְיָה׃
Shalhevet in Hebrew
Shalhevet is written שלהבת in Hebrew (with vowel points: שַׁלְהֶבֶת). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- לLamed
- הHe
- בBet
- תTav
Gematria value: 737 (Shin 300 + Lamed 30 + He 5 + Bet 2 + Tav 400)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningflame
- Pronunciationshal-HE-vet
- Hebrewשלהבת
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Shalhevet 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 Shalhevet
What does the name Shalhevet mean?
Shalhevet means a burning flame, from the verse in the Song of Songs: "its sparks are sparks of fire, a mighty flame."
How do you pronounce Shalhevet?
Shalhevet is pronounced shal-HE-vet in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shalhevet in Hebrew?
Shalhevet is written שלהבת in Hebrew (with vowel points: שַׁלְהֶבֶת).
Is Shalhevet a biblical name?
Yes. Shalhevet appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Song of Songs 8:6.
What is the gematria of Shalhevet?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שלהבת adds up to 737 (Shin 300 + Lamed 30 + He 5 + Bet 2 + Tav 400).
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