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שילב


Meaning of the name שילב

Shilav is a rare and unique Hebrew name that carries a profound meaning of integration, connection, and unification. The name derives from the Hebrew root Sh-L-V, which expresses the idea of weaving and combining different elements into a unified whole. In modern Hebrew, the word "shiluv" describes the action of joining separate parts into a harmonious creation, and this name bestows upon its bearer a sense of completeness, balance, and harmony. The name expresses the ability to bridge different worlds, to connect people and ideas, and to create unity from separation. In Hebrew culture, the concept of integration holds great significance. It appears in numerous contexts - from Jewish tradition that speaks of combining kindness with justice, body with soul, to modern philosophy that sees the integration of tradition with innovation as the key to healthy development. This name is particularly suitable for a girl born to a family that connects different traditions, or for a girl whom parents see as a symbol of unity and harmony in the family. The name carries a message of openness, flexibility, and recognition that true strength lies in the ability to connect rather than separate. Linguistically, Shilav is a verbal noun that has become a proper name, a rare phenomenon in Hebrew nomenclature. It belongs to the family of modern names created in the twentieth century, reflecting the new Israeli approach of creating names from living language. The name carries a dynamic and active character, indicating an initiating and connecting personality. A bearer of the name Shilav may be someone who succeeds in bridging between people, resolving conflicts, and creating new and fruitful connections. She may possess systemic thinking, able to see the big picture and understand how different parts fit together. The name conveys a sense of inner wholeness, of a person who knows how to connect different aspects of her personality and the world around her, creating from them a unique and special harmony.

The name שילב with vowels

שִׁילֵב

The name שילב in English

Shilav | Shilev | Shiluv

שילב is mainly suitable for

Girl

Is the name שילב considered international

No

Origin of the name שילב from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, integration represents the unification of different sefirot and achieving balance between spiritual forces. This name expresses the principle of 'yichud' - uniting opposites and creating spiritual wholeness from multiplicity.

Gematria value for the name שילב

342

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300

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10

י

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30

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2

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Numerology value for the name שילב

9

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300

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10

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30

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2

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342

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3

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4

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2

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9

Names similar to שילב

Total times the name שילב was registered

43 times

Graph of the name שילב

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