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נדיב


Meaning of the name נדיב

Nadiv is an ancient and moving Hebrew name that expresses one of the most beautiful and noble qualities in a person - generosity and magnanimity. The name derives from the root N-D-V, which appears in the Bible with various meanings related to voluntary giving, volunteering, and generosity of spirit. Originally, the word 'nadiv' describes a person who gives of their own free will, from an inner feeling of love and compassion, without expecting anything in return. This is a trait that was highly valued in ancient Hebrew society and considered one of the most important character virtues. The name Nadiv carries a deep spiritual meaning that connects the material and spiritual dimensions. Generosity is not just about giving money or possessions, but also generosity of spirit - the ability to give of your time, your love, your good thoughts, and your attention to others. In Jewish culture, generosity is considered one of the most important virtues, mentioned numerous times in rabbinical literature as a trait characterizing the complete person. The name also expresses nobility of soul, greatness of spirit, and the ability to see beyond personal needs. A generous person is someone who understands that true wealth is not in what you accumulate, but in what you give. In the modern context, the name Nadiv gives its bearer a unique and meaningful identity. It is a name that constantly reminds us of the truly important values in life - giving, caring, social responsibility, and sensitivity to others. In an era when materialism and egoism sometimes take center stage, the name Nadiv serves as an important reminder of eternal values of humanity and compassion. Parents who choose this name express hope that their child will grow to be a generous, giving, and influential person who knows how to extend a helping hand and contribute to the society around them. The name also carries a message of optimism and faith in the goodness of people, and in the power of a single good deed to change the world.

The name נדיב with vowels

נָדִיב

The name נדיב in English

Nadiv | Nadiv

נדיב is mainly suitable for

Boy

Is the name נדיב considered international

No

Origin of the name נדיב from the Bible

Exodus 35:21 - And they came, every one whose heart stirred him up, and every one whom his spirit made willing, and they brought the LORD's offering to the work of the tabernacle

Origin of the name נדיב from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the name Nadiv represents the quality of kindness and giving, corresponding to the Sefirah of Chesed (Lovingkindness) in the Tree of Life. Generosity is an expression of divine abundance flowing in the world, and the generous person serves as a channel for that abundance. The name carries the power of openness of heart, the ability to receive and give with love, and the quality of 'desire to give' which is one of the highest attributes of the soul.

Gematria value for the name נדיב

66

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50

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4

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10

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2

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Numerology value for the name נדיב

3

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50

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4

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10

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66

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6

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6

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12

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1

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3

Famous people named נדיב

Nadiv Avidan - Israeli actor and singer | Nadiv Gadjh - Israeli entrepreneur and businessman | Nadiv Molcho - Israeli artist and creator

Names similar to נדיב

Total times the name נדיב was registered

87 times

Graph of the name נדיב

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

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