Teva: meaning of the Hebrew name

טֶבַע

Pronounced TE-va

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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This name in Hebrew: טבע