Sheva: meaning of the Hebrew name

שֶׁבַע

Pronounced SHE-va

Meaning of Sheva

Sheva means seven, the biblical number of completeness, and is also linked to shvua, an oath. It is known as well as a warm short form of Batsheva.

Sheva in Hebrew

Sheva is written שבע in Hebrew (with vowel points: שֶׁבַע). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • שShin
  • בBet
  • עAyin

Gematria value: 372 (Shin 300 + Bet 2 + Ayin 70)

About the name

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginHebrew
  • Meaningseven
  • PronunciationSHE-va
  • Hebrewשבע
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Sheva 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 Sheva

What does the name Sheva mean?

Sheva means seven, the biblical number of completeness, and is also linked to shvua, an oath. It is known as well as a warm short form of Batsheva.

How do you pronounce Sheva?

Sheva is pronounced SHE-va in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Sheva in Hebrew?

Sheva is written שבע in Hebrew (with vowel points: שֶׁבַע).

What is the gematria of Sheva?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שבע adds up to 372 (Shin 300 + Bet 2 + Ayin 70).

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This name in Hebrew: שבע