Shalva: meaning of the Hebrew name
שַׁלְוָה
Pronounced shal-VAH
Meaning of Shalva
Shalva is written שלוה or שלווה in Hebrew. These are spellings of the same name.
שלוה Unisex, Hebrew
Shalva means quiet, calm and peace of mind, as in the verse in Psalms: "tranquility within your palaces." Used for both boys and girls.
שלווה Boy, Hebrew
Shalva means tranquility and peace of mind, a biblical word found in the verse "tranquility within your palaces." It has been given as a boy's name among Jews of Georgian origin.
Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.
יְהִי־שָׁלוֹם בְּחֵילֵךְ שַׁלְוָה בְּאַרְמְנוֹתָיִךְ׃
Shalva in Hebrew
Shalva is written שלוה in Hebrew (with vowel points: שַׁלְוָה). Other spellings: שלווה. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- לLamed
- וVav
- הHe
Gematria value: 341 (Shin 300 + Lamed 30 + Vav 6 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningtranquility
- Pronunciationshal-VAH
- Hebrewשלוה
- Syllables2
- Other spellingsשלווה
Popularity in Israel
Shalva 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 Shalva
What does the name Shalva mean?
Shalva means quiet, calm and peace of mind, as in the verse in Psalms: "tranquility within your palaces." Used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Shalva?
Shalva is pronounced shal-VAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shalva in Hebrew?
Shalva is written שלוה in Hebrew (with vowel points: שַׁלְוָה). Other spellings: שלווה.
Is Shalva a biblical name?
Yes. Shalva appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Psalms 122:7 (spelled שלוה).
What is the gematria of Shalva?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שלוה adds up to 341 (Shin 300 + Lamed 30 + Vav 6 + He 5).
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