Zehava
Zehava is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Golden”.
| Meaning | Golden |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | זְהָבָה |
| Pronunciation | zeh-HAH-vah |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | Israel |
Meaning and origin of Zehava
Zehava is a variant pronunciation of Zahava, from Hebrew zahav, 'gold'. Both are written the same way in Hebrew letters. The name became popular in Israel in the mid-twentieth century and may have started as a Hebrew rendering of Yiddish Golda. A well-known bearer is Zehava Ben, the Israeli singer famous for Mizrahi and Arabic-style music.
Is Zehava a Jewish name?
Zehava is a Jewish name with a modern Hebrew word meaning, not a biblical figure's name.
How popular is Zehava?
Familiar in Israel, mostly among women of older generations.
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Spellings and variants of Zehava
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zehava mean?
Zehava means 'Golden'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Zehava a Jewish name?
Zehava is a Jewish name with a modern Hebrew word meaning, not a biblical figure's name.
How do you pronounce Zehava?
Zehava is pronounced zeh-HAH-vah.
Is Zehava a boy or girl name?
Zehava is usually a girl name.