Shuva: meaning of the Hebrew name

שׁוּבָה

Pronounced SHOO-va

Meaning of Shuva

Shuva means quiet and rest, from the verse "in returning and rest you shall be saved." A girl's name expressing serenity and faith.

Shuva in Hebrew

Shuva is written שובה in Hebrew (with vowel points: שׁוּבָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • שShin
  • וVav
  • בBet
  • הHe

Gematria value: 313 (Shin 300 + Vav 6 + Bet 2 + He 5)

About the name

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginHebrew
  • Meaningcalm
  • PronunciationSHOO-va
  • Hebrewשובה
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Shuva 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 Shuva

What does the name Shuva mean?

Shuva means quiet and rest, from the verse "in returning and rest you shall be saved." A girl's name expressing serenity and faith.

How do you pronounce Shuva?

Shuva is pronounced SHOO-va in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Shuva in Hebrew?

Shuva is written שובה in Hebrew (with vowel points: שׁוּבָה).

What is the gematria of Shuva?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שובה adds up to 313 (Shin 300 + Vav 6 + Bet 2 + He 5).

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This name in Hebrew: שובה