Ze'ev: meaning of the Hebrew name
זְאֵב
Pronounced ZE-ev
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Ze'ev
Ze'ev is the wolf, a fierce wild animal loyal to its pack and the emblem of the tribe of Benjamin: "Benjamin is a ravenous wolf." A traditional Jewish name that expresses strength.
Ze'ev in Hebrew
Ze'ev is written זאב in Hebrew (with vowel points: זְאֵב). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- זZayin
- אAlef
- בBet
Gematria value: 10 (Zayin 7 + Alef 1 + Bet 2)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningwolf
- PronunciationZE-ev
- Hebrewזאב
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Ze'ev 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 Ze'ev
What does the name Ze'ev mean?
Ze'ev is the wolf, a fierce wild animal loyal to its pack and the emblem of the tribe of Benjamin: "Benjamin is a ravenous wolf." A traditional Jewish name that expresses strength.
How do you pronounce Ze'ev?
Ze'ev is pronounced ZE-ev in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Ze'ev in Hebrew?
Ze'ev is written זאב in Hebrew (with vowel points: זְאֵב).
What is the gematria of Ze'ev?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling זאב adds up to 10 (Zayin 7 + Alef 1 + Bet 2).
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