Yehonadav: meaning of the Hebrew name
יְהוֹנָדָב
Pronounced ye-ho-na-DAV
Meaning of Yehonadav
God has given generously: the divine name joined with nadav, to give freely. In the Bible, Yehonadav son of Rechab made a pact with Jehu, king of Israel.
And when he was departed thence, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming to meet him; and he saluted him, and said to him: ‘Is thy heart right, as my heart is with thy heart?’ And Jehonadab answered: ‘It is.’ 'If it be,' [said Jehu,] 'give me thy hand.’ And he gave him his hand; and he took him up to him into the chariot. .
וַיֵּלֶךְ מִשָּׁם וַיִּמְצָא אֶת־יְהוֹנָדָב בֶּן־רֵכָב לִקְרָאתוֹ וַיְבָרְכֵהוּ וַיֹּאמֶר אֵלָיו הֲיֵשׁ אֶת־לְבָבְךָ יָשָׁר כַּאֲשֶׁר לְבָבִי עִם־לְבָבֶךָ וַיֹּאמֶר יְהוֹנָדָב יֵשׁ וָיֵשׁ תְּנָה אֶת־יָדֶךָ וַיִּתֵּן יָדוֹ וַיַּעֲלֵהוּ אֵלָיו אֶל־הַמֶּרְכָּבָה׃
Yehonadav in Hebrew
Yehonadav is written יהונדב in Hebrew (with vowel points: יְהוֹנָדָב). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- הHe
- וVav
- נNun
- דDalet
- בBet
Gematria value: 77 (Yod 10 + He 5 + Vav 6 + Nun 50 + Dalet 4 + Bet 2)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod gave generously
- Pronunciationye-ho-na-DAV
- Hebrewיהונדב
- Syllables4
Popularity in Israel
Yehonadav 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 Yehonadav
What does the name Yehonadav mean?
God has given generously: the divine name joined with nadav, to give freely. In the Bible, Yehonadav son of Rechab made a pact with Jehu, king of Israel.
How do you pronounce Yehonadav?
Yehonadav is pronounced ye-ho-na-DAV in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yehonadav in Hebrew?
Yehonadav is written יהונדב in Hebrew (with vowel points: יְהוֹנָדָב).
Is Yehonadav a biblical name?
Yes. Yehonadav appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 2 Kings 10:15.
What is the gematria of Yehonadav?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יהונדב adds up to 77 (Yod 10 + He 5 + Vav 6 + Nun 50 + Dalet 4 + Bet 2).
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