Teva: meaning of the Hebrew name
טֶבַע
Pronounced TE-va
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Teva
Teva means nature, the natural world with its landscapes and creatures. A young Israeli boy's name for lovers of creation and wide open spaces.
Teva in Hebrew
Teva is written טבע in Hebrew (with vowel points: טֶבַע). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- טTet
- בBet
- עAyin
Gematria value: 81 (Tet 9 + Bet 2 + Ayin 70)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningnature
- PronunciationTE-va
- Hebrewטבע
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Teva 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 Teva
What does the name Teva mean?
Teva means nature, the natural world with its landscapes and creatures. A young Israeli boy's name for lovers of creation and wide open spaces.
How do you pronounce Teva?
Teva is pronounced TE-va in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Teva in Hebrew?
Teva is written טבע in Hebrew (with vowel points: טֶבַע).
What is the gematria of Teva?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling טבע adds up to 81 (Tet 9 + Bet 2 + Ayin 70).
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