Chalva
Hebrew/Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Chalva
Chalva is a Yiddish diminutive form derived from the Hebrew name Kalonymus, meaning "beautiful name" (from Greek kalos "beautiful" and onoma "name").
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Etymology
Chalva is a Yiddish diminutive form derived from the Hebrew name Kalonymus, meaning "beautiful name" (from Greek kalos "beautiful" and onoma "name"). The name is used primarily in Ashkenazi Jewish communities, with historical significance among Eastern European Jewish populations.
Chalva currently ranks #3,761 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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