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Anavah
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Pronounced ah-nah-VAH /ɑ.nɑˈvɑ/Medium
Meaning: From the Hebrew anavah, 'humility; modesty; gentleness; meekness'Low
In 30 seconds: Humility; gentleness: Anavah is Hebrew. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-nah-VAH').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew anavah, 'humility; modesty; gentleness; meekness'
U.S. rank (2024)#8457 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 32
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Anavah comes from the Hebrew anavah, 'humility; modesty; gentleness; meekness'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'ah-nah-VAH').
In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, humility at the root, and classic.
Did you know? Anavah means 'humility; modesty; gentleness' in Hebrew — a lyrical, classic virtue name (said 'ah-nah-VAH').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Anavah — Hebrew etymology
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Anavah mean?
Anavah is Hebrew for 'humility; modesty; gentleness; meekness'.
How do you pronounce Anavah?
It's said ah-nah-VAH /ɑ.nɑˈvɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the last.
Is Anavah a boy or girl name?
Anavah is a girl's name.
How popular is Anavah?
Anavah is a very rare name in the U.S.