Zahavi
Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Zahavi
Zahavi is a Hebrew surname derived from the word "zahav" (זהב), meaning "gold," likely originally designating someone associated with gold or wealth.
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Etymology
Zahavi is a Hebrew surname derived from the word "zahav" (זהב), meaning "gold," likely originally designating someone associated with gold or wealth. The name is primarily used by Jewish communities, particularly Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews, with notable bearers including Israeli politician Moshe Zahavi and others in Israel and diaspora communities.
Zahavi currently ranks #11,967 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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