Zahavi

♂ Boy

Pronounced zah-HAH-vee /zɑˈhɑ.vi/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew zahav, 'gold', hence zahavi, 'golden; gilded; of gold'Low

In 30 seconds: Golden; gilded: Zahavi is Hebrew. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'zah-HAH-vee').

Origin LowHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew zahav, 'gold', hence zahavi, 'golden; gilded; of gold'

U.S. rank (2024)#8268 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 56

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Zahavi comes from the Hebrew zahav, 'gold', hence zahavi, 'golden; gilded; of gold'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'zah-HAH-vee').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, golden at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Zahavi comes from the Hebrew zahav, 'gold', hence 'golden; gilded' — a lyrical, classic name (said 'zah-HAH-vee').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Zahavi — Hebrew etymology

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Zahava— a kin 'golden' Hebrew name

Paz— a companion 'gold' Hebrew name

Zevi— echoes that soft -vi sound

Zakari— a similarly popular pick

Tzvi— another Hebrew name

By meaningGold

What does the name Zahavi mean?

Zahavi is Hebrew for 'golden; gilded' (from zahav, 'gold').

How do you pronounce Zahavi?

It's said zah-HAH-vee /zɑˈhɑ.vi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zahavi a boy or girl name?

Zahavi is a boy's name here (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Zahavi?

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