Find out how popular the first name Naveh has been for the last 14 years (from 2004 to 2017) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Naveh by gender

Based on the last 14 years of data, Naveh is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2017, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Naveh.

The history of the first name Naveh

The name Naveh is a Hebrew name derived from the word "naveh," meaning "dwelling" or "home." It is believed to have originated in ancient Israel during the biblical era, around the first millennium BCE.

The name Naveh is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Joshua, where it refers to a city located in the territory of Benjamin. This suggests that the name was in use among the Israelites during the time of the conquest of Canaan.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Naveh was Naveh ben Uzziel, a Jewish scholar who lived in the 1st century CE. He is mentioned in the Talmud as a disciple of the famous Rabbi Akiva.

In the Middle Ages, the name Naveh appeared occasionally among Jewish communities in Europe and the Middle East. One notable figure was Naveh ben Yaakov, a 13th-century scholar and kabbalist from Provence, France (born around 1220 CE, died around 1300 CE).

During the Renaissance and early modern period, the name Naveh was less common, but a few individuals bore this name. One example is Naveh ben Shlomo, a 16th-century Italian Jewish philosopher and scholar (born around 1520 CE, died around 1595 CE).

In more recent times, the name Naveh has been used by several notable individuals. One of them was Naveh Shalom, an Israeli politician and diplomat who served as the Director-General of the Israeli Foreign Ministry (born in 1922 CE, died in 2012 CE).

Another prominent figure with the name Naveh was Naveh Ben-Yehuda, an Israeli linguist and lexicographer who played a crucial role in the revival of the Hebrew language (born in 1928 CE, died in 2015 CE).

While the name Naveh is not as common as some other Hebrew names, it has been used throughout history by individuals from various walks of life, particularly within the Jewish community. Its biblical origins and meaning of "dwelling" or "home" have likely contributed to its enduring appeal and use over the centuries.

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