חֲבִיבָה

Chaviva

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

MeaningBeloved, dear
GenderGirl
OriginHebrew
Written asחֲבִיבָה
Pronunciationkhah-vee-VAH
TraditionJewish
Used inIsrael, United States

Meaning and origin of Chaviva

Chaviva is the feminine form of the Hebrew adjective chaviv, 'beloved, dear, cherished'. It is a modern Hebrew name rather than a biblical one. A famous bearer is Haviva Reik, a Jewish parachutist from Mandatory Palestine who was dropped into Slovakia in 1944 and executed by the Nazis; a kibbutz and educational centre in Israel are named after her.

Is Chaviva a Jewish name?

Chaviva is a Hebrew name used by Jewish families, valued for its warm meaning rather than for a biblical bearer.

How popular is Chaviva?

Uncommon, used in Israel and in religious communities abroad.

Gifts with the name Chaviva

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Spellings and variants of Chaviva

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Chaviva mean?

Chaviva means 'Beloved, dear'. It is of Hebrew origin.

Is Chaviva a Jewish name?

Chaviva is a Hebrew name used by Jewish families, valued for its warm meaning rather than for a biblical bearer.

How do you pronounce Chaviva?

Chaviva is pronounced khah-vee-VAH.

Is Chaviva a boy or girl name?

Chaviva is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.