זְהָבָה

Zahava

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Zahava is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Golden”.

MeaningGolden
GenderGirl
OriginHebrew
Written asזְהָבָה
Pronunciationzah-HAH-vah
TraditionJewish
Used inIsrael

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

ZehavaGoldaZehavit

Names similar to 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.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.