Zehava: meaning of the Hebrew name
זְהָבָה
Pronounced zeh-HAH-vah
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Zehava
From zahav, gold, Zehava means precious and sparkling. For many generations it was given as the Hebrew counterpart of the name Golda.
Zehava in Hebrew
Zehava is written זהבה in Hebrew (with vowel points: זְהָבָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- זZayin
- הHe
- בBet
- הHe
Gematria value: 19 (Zayin 7 + He 5 + Bet 2 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaninggolden
- Pronunciationzeh-HAH-vah
- Hebrewזהבה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Zehava 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 Zehava
What does the name Zehava mean?
From zahav, gold, Zehava means precious and sparkling. For many generations it was given as the Hebrew counterpart of the name Golda.
How do you pronounce Zehava?
Zehava is pronounced zeh-HAH-vah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Zehava in Hebrew?
Zehava is written זהבה in Hebrew (with vowel points: זְהָבָה).
What is the gematria of Zehava?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling זהבה adds up to 19 (Zayin 7 + He 5 + Bet 2 + He 5).
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