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Adiv

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Pronounced ah-DEEV /ɑˈdiv/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew adiv, 'gentle; pleasant; polite/refined; courteous'Low

In 30 seconds: Gentle; pleasant; refined: Adiv is Hebrew. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'ah-DEEV').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew adiv, 'gentle; pleasant; polite/refined; courteous'
U.S. rank (2024)#9884 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 51

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720022024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Adiv comes from the Hebrew adiv, 'gentle; pleasant; polite/refined; courteous'. A crisp, classic name (said 'ah-DEEV').

In the U.S. it appears in Israeli and Jewish families. Rare, gentle-and-refined at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Adiv is Hebrew for 'gentle; pleasant; polite/refined; courteous' — a crisp, warm name (said 'ah-DEEV').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Adiv — Hebrew etymology

Variations

AdibAdivi

Nicknames

Adi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adiv mean?

Adiv is Hebrew for 'gentle; pleasant; polite/refined; courteous'.

How do you pronounce Adiv?

It's said ah-DEEV /ɑˈdiv/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Adiv a boy or girl name?

Adiv is a boy's name.

How popular is Adiv?

Adiv is a very rare name in the U.S.

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