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Ahavah
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Pronounced ah-hah-VAH /ΛΙ.hΙΛvΙ/Medium
Meaning: From Hebrew ahavah, 'love' (the deep, abiding love)Medium
In 30 seconds: Love: Ahavah is Hebrew for 'love'. Tender, lyrical, and warm (said 'ah-hah-VAH').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew ahavah, 'love' (the deep, abiding love)
U.S. rank (2024)#6149 β Rising
2024 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β 90
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Ahavah comes from Hebrew ahavah, 'love' β the deep, enduring love at the heart of Jewish tradition. A tender, lyrical, meaningful name (said 'ah-hah-VAH'; nickname Ahava).
In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, love at the root, and tender.
Did you know? Ahavah means 'love' in Hebrew β deep, abiding love β a tender, lyrical name (said 'ah-hah-VAH').
Overall data confidence 70%
Hebrew references β ahavah β etymology
Variations
AhavaAhavva
Nicknames
Ahava
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Ahavah mean?
Ahavah is Hebrew for 'love'.
How do you pronounce Ahavah?
It's said ah-hah-VAH /ΛΙ.hΙΛvΙ/ β three syllables, stress on the third.
Is Ahavah a boy or girl name?
Ahavah is a girl's name.
How popular is Ahavah?
Ahavah is a rare name in the U.S.