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אליהב


Meaning of the name אליהב

Elihav is a unique and composite Hebrew name that combines the divine name with the concept of giving and bestowal. The name is composed of two elements: "Eli" - referring to God, and "hav" - from the root meaning to give, grant, and bring. The full meaning of the name is "God has given me" or "gift from God," expressing deep gratitude and acknowledgment for a precious gift received from heaven. The name carries a message of faith, thanksgiving, and joy for the divine blessing that materialized with the child's arrival into the world. In Hebrew tradition, names beginning with "Eli" are considered to have particularly high spiritual significance. The prefix "Eli" appears in many biblical names and expresses a personal and intimate connection with the Creator. When combined with the root "hav" - which also appears in names like Ahuv (beloved), Ahava (love), and Yehav - a name is created that emphasizes the aspect of divine giving and love from above. Names of this type were especially common among families who saw the birth of a child as a special blessing after a period of waiting, difficulty, or many prayers. Parents who choose this name express their sense of gratitude and the belief that their child is a precious divine gift. Eihav is a relatively rare name in Israel, which gives it a special and extraordinary character. Although it does not appear in the Bible as the name of a specific figure, it is constructed according to traditional biblical and Hebrew naming patterns. The name is particularly suitable for families seeking an original Hebrew name with deep spiritual meaning, a name that is not too common but sounds familiar and pleasant to the ear. Bearers of the name Elihav tend to be people with warm and generous characters who appreciate the good in their lives and are grateful for the blessings they receive. The name conveys a sense of optimism, strong faith, and solid family values, and it is suitable for a child whose parents want to instill in him a message of gratitude and belief in divine providence.

The name אליהב with vowels

אֱלִיהָב

The name אליהב in English

Elihav | Elyhav | Elihab

אליהב is mainly suitable for

Boy

Is the name אליהב considered international

No

Origin of the name אליהב from the Bible

Genesis 22:8 - And Abraham said: 'God will provide Himself the lamb for a burnt-offering, my son'

Origin of the name אליהב from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the name Elihav represents the attribute of divine kindness and giving. It expresses the flow of spiritual abundance from the higher worlds to the physical world, and the recognition that everything we receive in our lives is a gift from the Creator. The name carries energy of gratitude, trust, and joy, and is connected to the Sefirah of Chesed (Kindness) in the Tree of Life.

Gematria value for the name אליהב

48

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30

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Numerology value for the name אליהב

3

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48

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8

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12

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3

Famous people named אליהב

Elihav Sasson - Israeli actor | Elihav Ben Zvi - soccer player

Total times the name אליהב was registered

90 times

Graph of the name אליהב

* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022

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