Yahav: meaning of the Hebrew name
יַהַב
Pronounced yah-HAHV
- Unisex
- Hebrew
- #116 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Yahav
Yahav is hope and a burden placed in faithful hands, from the verse "Cast your burden upon the Lord." A short name that expresses trust and hope.
Yahav in Hebrew
Yahav is written יהב in Hebrew (with vowel points: יַהַב). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- הHe
- בBet
Gematria value: 17 (Yod 10 + He 5 + Bet 2)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningburden entrusted
- Pronunciationyah-HAHV
- Hebrewיהב
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Yahav ranked #116 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (142 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #75, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 116 | 142 |
| 2023 | 107 | 153 |
| 2022 | 130 | 125 |
| 2021 | 108 | 171 |
| 2020 | 103 | 166 |
| 2019 | 97 | 195 |
| 2018 | 83 | 220 |
| 2017 | 77 | 231 |
| 2016 | 87 | 219 |
| 2015 | 77 | 227 |
| 2014 | 75 | 223 |
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 Yahav
What does the name Yahav mean?
Yahav is hope and a burden placed in faithful hands, from the verse "Cast your burden upon the Lord." A short name that expresses trust and hope.
How do you pronounce Yahav?
Yahav is pronounced yah-HAHV in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yahav in Hebrew?
Yahav is written יהב in Hebrew (with vowel points: יַהַב).
How popular is the name Yahav in Israel?
In 2024, Yahav ranked #116 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (142 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #75, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Yahav?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יהב adds up to 17 (Yod 10 + He 5 + Bet 2).
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