Zahava
Zahava is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Golden”.
| Meaning | Golden |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | זְהָבָה |
| Pronunciation | zah-HAH-vah |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | Israel |
Meaning and origin of Zahava
Zahava comes from the Hebrew zahav, 'gold'. It is a modern Hebrew girls' name, part of the twentieth-century trend of giving children word-names, and may have begun as a Hebrew translation of the Yiddish name Golda. It is pronounced and spelled in two ways, Zahava and Zehava, both written the same way in Hebrew. Israeli politician Zehava Gal-On is a well-known bearer.
Is Zahava a Jewish name?
Zahava is a Jewish name with a Hebrew word meaning; it does not belong to a biblical figure.
How popular is Zahava?
Known in Israel, mostly among older women.
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Spellings and variants of Zahava
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zahava mean?
Zahava means 'Golden'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Zahava a Jewish name?
Zahava is a Jewish name with a Hebrew word meaning; it does not belong to a biblical figure.
How do you pronounce Zahava?
Zahava is pronounced zah-HAH-vah.
Is Zahava a boy or girl name?
Zahava is usually a girl name.