Geva
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Geva
The name 'Geva' is a Hebrew word meaning "hill" or "height," derived from the Hebrew root ג-ב-ע (g-b-ʿ) associated with elevation.
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Etymology
The name 'Geva' is a Hebrew word meaning "hill" or "height," derived from the Hebrew root ג-ב-ע (g-b-ʿ) associated with elevation. It is used primarily in Jewish and Israeli cultures, often as a modern given name, with no notable historical figures or ancient context.
Geva currently ranks #12,769 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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