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Zev

Zev is a boy's given name of Hebrew origin. Zev means "wolf" or "given by God” and has biblical connections. The Book of Genesis mentions Benjamin as a "wolf that raveneth" and this is where Zev is thought to originate from. Wolves are symbolic of guardianship and loyalty, making Zev an ideal choice for a new parent seeking to create a close and loyal family bond with their little one.
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Meaning

Wolf, given by God

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Pronunciation

ZEHV

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Traits

  • Strong
  • Brave
  • Independent
  • Loyal

Compatibility

Zev pairs well with siblings names that are strong and impactful, such as Ethan or Levi. As a middle name, Zev adds a touch of power and uniqueness to the full name. It works nicely in both traditional and modern naming styles, making it a versatile choice for parents looking for a name with strength and meaning.

Strong Brave Independent Loyal

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Zev Siegl

Zev Siegl

Entrepreneur

Born: June 8, 1945 · Seattle, Washington, USA

Portrait of Zev Buffman

Zev Buffman

Broadway Producer

Born: December 30, 1931 · Jerusalem, Israel

Portrait of Zev Yaroslavsky

Zev Yaroslavsky

Politician

Born: December 21, 1948 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Portrait of Zev Asher

Zev Asher

Filmmaker

Born: September 19, 1963 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Portrait of Zev Chafets

Zev Chafets

Author

Born: March 7, 1947 · Pontiac, Michigan, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Zev Original form
  • זֶב Hebrew
  • Arabic
  • Devanagari
  • Зев Russian
  • Japanese Katakana
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Korean Hangul
  • Georgian
  • Yiddish

Cultural Adaptations

  • زيف (Zayf) Arabic
  • ज़ेव (Zev) Devanagari
  • ゼヴ (Zevu) Japanese Katakana
  • 澤夫 (Zéfū) Chinese (Mandarin)
  • 제브 (Jebu) Korean Hangul
  • ზევ (Zev) Georgian
  • זעװ (Zev) Yiddish

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Frequently Asked Questions about Zev

What does Zev mean?
Wolf, given by God
What is the origin of Zev?
Zev has Hebrew origins.
Is Zev popular?
Zev has been viewed 126 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Zev?
Similar names include Nora, Nicole, Isha, Penelope, Winnie.
How do you pronounce Zev?
Zev is pronounced ZEHV.

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