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At a Glance: Name: Ahava – Meaning: love – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ah-HAH-vah
Ahava is a Hebrew girl's name meaning "love," pronounced ah-HAH-vah. It has a romantic, storybook feel and carries its meaning right in the sound of the word itself. If you're drawn to names that wear their meaning plainly, this is a straightforward one.
Meaning & Origin of Ahava
Meaning: Love.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ahava
Phonetic: ah-HAH-vah IPA: /ɑːˈhɑːvə/
Popularity of Ahava
Ahava has stayed rare in U.S. Social Security data going back to 1998: it peaked at #4364 in 2023 with 32 babies given the name, then dropped to #5289 in 2024 with 24.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1998–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Ahava mean?
Love. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ahava)
How do you pronounce Ahava?
Ahava is pronounced ah-HAH-vah (IPA: /ɑːˈhɑːvə/).
Is Ahava a popular name right now?
Ahava peaked at #4364 in 2023 and is ranked #5289 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1998–2024.)
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