רָבִיב

Raviv

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Raviv is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Gentle rain, raindrops”.

MeaningGentle rain, raindrops
GenderBoy
OriginHebrew
Written asרָבִיב
Pronunciationrah-VEEV
TraditionJewish
Used inIsrael

Meaning and origin of Raviv

Raviv is a modern Hebrew name from the word ravivim, the light showers of rain that fall on the land, a word that appears in biblical poetry. Rain is a powerful image of blessing in a dry country, and the name fits a group of Israeli nature names such as Tal 'dew' and Matar 'rain'. It is also used as a surname in Israel.

Is Raviv a Jewish name?

Raviv is a Hebrew name used by Jewish families, mainly in Israel. It draws on the biblical image of rain as God's blessing rather than on a specific person.

How popular is Raviv?

Known in Israel; rare elsewhere.

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Spellings and variants of Raviv

Revivim

Names similar to Raviv

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Raviv mean?

Raviv means 'Gentle rain, raindrops'. It is of Hebrew origin.

Is Raviv a Jewish name?

Raviv is a Hebrew name used by Jewish families, mainly in Israel. It draws on the biblical image of rain as God's blessing rather than on a specific person.

How do you pronounce Raviv?

Raviv is pronounced rah-VEEV.

Is Raviv a boy or girl name?

Raviv is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.