Shenhav: meaning of the Hebrew name
שֶׁנְהָב
Pronounced shen-HAV
Meaning of Shenhav
Shenhav is the Hebrew word for ivory, the white and precious material counted among the treasures of King Solomon.
For the king had at sea a navy of Tarshish with the navy of Hiram; once every three years came the navy of Tarshish, bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks.
כִּי אֳנִי תַרְשִׁישׁ לַמֶּלֶךְ בַּיָּם עִם אֳנִי חִירָם אַחַת לְשָׁלֹשׁ שָׁנִים תָּבוֹא אֳנִי תַרְשִׁישׁ נֹשְׂאֵת זָהָב וָכֶסֶף שֶׁנְהַבִּים וְקֹפִים וְתֻכִּיִּים׃
Shenhav in Hebrew
Shenhav is written שנהב in Hebrew (with vowel points: שֶׁנְהָב). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- נNun
- הHe
- בBet
Gematria value: 357 (Shin 300 + Nun 50 + He 5 + Bet 2)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningivory
- Pronunciationshen-HAV
- Hebrewשנהב
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Shenhav 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 Shenhav
What does the name Shenhav mean?
Shenhav is the Hebrew word for ivory, the white and precious material counted among the treasures of King Solomon.
How do you pronounce Shenhav?
Shenhav is pronounced shen-HAV in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shenhav in Hebrew?
Shenhav is written שנהב in Hebrew (with vowel points: שֶׁנְהָב).
Is Shenhav a biblical name?
Yes. Shenhav appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Kings 10:22.
What is the gematria of Shenhav?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שנהב adds up to 357 (Shin 300 + Nun 50 + He 5 + Bet 2).
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