Yuval: meaning of the Hebrew name
יוּבָל
Pronounced yoo-VAHL
Meaning of Yuval
In the Bible, Yuval son of Lamech was "the father of all who play the lyre and pipe", the father of music. The word also means a flowing stream and the ram's horn of the jubilee. Used for boys and girls.
And his brother’s name was Jubal; he was the father of all such as handle the harp and pipe.
וְשֵׁם אָחִיו יוּבָל הוּא הָיָה אֲבִי כׇּל־תֹּפֵשׂ כִּנּוֹר וְעוּגָב׃
Yuval in Hebrew
Yuval is written יובל in Hebrew (with vowel points: יוּבָל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- וVav
- בBet
- לLamed
Gematria value: 48 (Yod 10 + Vav 6 + Bet 2 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningstream
- Pronunciationyoo-VAHL
- Hebrewיובל
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Yuval ranked #64 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (281 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #24, in 2015.
In 2024, Yuval ranked #86 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (205 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #46, in 2014.
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (girls) | Babies | Rank (boys) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 64 | 281 | 86 | 205 |
| 2023 | 47 | 379 | 67 | 243 |
| 2022 | 40 | 450 | 61 | 291 |
| 2021 | 30 | 555 | 59 | 311 |
| 2020 | 37 | 452 | 62 | 284 |
| 2019 | 30 | 546 | 61 | 287 |
| 2018 | 29 | 587 | 60 | 317 |
| 2017 | 25 | 621 | 60 | 314 |
| 2016 | 26 | 593 | 54 | 372 |
| 2015 | 24 | 647 | 52 | 374 |
| 2014 | 26 | 588 | 46 | 427 |
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 Yuval
What does the name Yuval mean?
In the Bible, Yuval son of Lamech was "the father of all who play the lyre and pipe", the father of music. The word also means a flowing stream and the ram's horn of the jubilee. Used for boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Yuval?
Yuval is pronounced yoo-VAHL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yuval in Hebrew?
Yuval is written יובל in Hebrew (with vowel points: יוּבָל).
Is Yuval a biblical name?
Yes. Yuval appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 4:21.
How popular is the name Yuval in Israel?
In 2024, Yuval ranked #64 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (281 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #24, in 2015. In 2024, Yuval ranked #86 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (205 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #46, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Yuval?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יובל adds up to 48 (Yod 10 + Vav 6 + Bet 2 + Lamed 30).
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