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Zehava

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Pronounced zeh-HAH-vah /zɛˈhɑ.vɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Zehava, 'golden; gold' (from zahav, 'gold'); a Hebrew name evoking warmth and brightnessMedium

In 30 seconds: Golden; gold: Zehava is a Hebrew name. Warm, classic, and lyrical (said 'zeh-HAH-vah').

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew Zehava, 'golden; gold' (from zahav, 'gold'); a Hebrew name evoking warmth and brightness

U.S. rank (2024)#10227 ↗ Rising

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

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 139

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

Zehava comes from the Hebrew Zehava, 'golden; gold' (from zahav, 'gold'). A warm, classic name (said 'zeh-HAH-vah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Jewish families. Rare, gold at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zehava is 'golden; gold' in Hebrew (from zahav, 'gold') — a warm, luminous name long used in Jewish families — a lyrical choice (said 'zeh-HAH-vah').

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Zehava — Hebrew; golden

Variations

ZahavaZehavah

Nicknames

ZehaAva

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zehava mean?

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

How do you pronounce Zehava?

It's said zeh-HAH-vah /zɛˈhɑ.vɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zehava a boy or girl name?

Zehava is a girl's name.

How popular is Zehava?

Zehava is a rare name in the U.S.