אֲהוּבָה

Ahuva

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Ahuva is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Beloved”.

MeaningBeloved
GenderGirl
OriginHebrew
Written asאֲהוּבָה
Pronunciationah-hoo-VAH
TraditionJewish
Used inIsrael, United States

Meaning and origin of Ahuva

Ahuva is a Hebrew word meaning 'beloved' or 'loved one', from the root a-h-v, love. It is the feminine of ahuv, and in modern Hebrew it is also used as a term of endearment. As a name it became popular among Israeli and Jewish families in the twentieth century. It sits alongside related names such as Ahava, 'love', and the male name Ohad.

Is Ahuva a Jewish name?

Ahuva is a modern Hebrew name used by Jewish families; it is not a biblical name, though the root for love runs throughout the Hebrew Bible.

How popular is Ahuva?

Used in Israel and in Orthodox communities, more common in older generations.

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Spellings and variants of Ahuva

AhouvaAhava

Names similar to Ahuva

AhavaYedidaHadassahTova

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ahuva mean?

Ahuva means 'Beloved'. It is of Hebrew origin.

Is Ahuva a Jewish name?

Ahuva is a modern Hebrew name used by Jewish families; it is not a biblical name, though the root for love runs throughout the Hebrew Bible.

How do you pronounce Ahuva?

Ahuva is pronounced ah-hoo-VAH.

Is Ahuva a boy or girl name?

Ahuva is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.