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Nadav Pronunciation

Nadav is pronounced nah-DAHV /nɑˈdɑv/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Nadav, 'generous; noble; willing; a giver' (the biblical Nadab, a son of Aaron)Low

In 30 seconds: Generous; noble; willing: Nadav is Hebrew 'generous; noble'. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'nah-DAHV').

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Nadav, 'generous; noble; willing; a giver' (the biblical Nadab, a son of Aaron)

U.S. rank (2024)#6689 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 754

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Nadav comes from Hebrew Nadav, 'generous; noble; willing; a giver' — borne in the Bible by Nadab, a son of Aaron. A crisp, modern Israeli name (said 'nah-DAHV'; nickname Nadi).

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, generous-and-noble at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Nadav means 'generous; noble; willing; a giver' in Hebrew (the biblical Nadab, a son of Aaron) — a crisp, modern Israeli name (said 'nah-DAHV').

Overall data confidence 58%

References — Nadav — Hebrew etymology

Variations

NadabNadiv

Nicknames

Nadi

Themes & Styles

Hebrew

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Nadav?

Nadav is pronounced nah-DAHV (/nɑˈdɑv/). Press play above to hear Nadav said aloud.

How do you say Nadav?

Nadav is said nah-DAHV (/nɑˈdɑv/). Press play above to hear Nadav said aloud.

What does the name Nadav mean?

Nadav is Hebrew for 'generous; noble; willing; a giver'.

Is Nadav a boy or girl name?

Nadav is a boy's name.

How popular is Nadav?

Nadav is a rare name in the U.S.