Teva
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Teva
Teva means "nature" or "natural" and derives from Hebrew, where it refers to the fundamental character or essence of something.
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Etymology
Teva means "nature" or "natural" and derives from Hebrew, where it refers to the fundamental character or essence of something. The name is primarily used in Jewish and Israeli contexts, gaining modern popularity as both a given name and as the name of the Israeli outdoor company founded in 1981.
Teva currently ranks #17,459 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1976.
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