Zeev
Hebrew · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Zeev
Zeev means "wolf" and derives from the Hebrew word "זְאֵב" (ze'ev).
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Etymology
Zeev means "wolf" and derives from the Hebrew word "זְאֵב" (ze'ev). The name has been used primarily in Jewish communities, particularly in Israel and among Hebrew speakers, and gained prominence in the 20th century as part of the revival of Hebrew as a spoken language.
Zeev currently ranks #11,986 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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