The baby name Navah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced nah-VAH (IPA: /nɑˈvɑ/).
Navah is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Navah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced nah-VAH (IPA: /nɑˈvɑ/).
Navah is Hebrew in Origin.
Navah is a modern Hebrew feminine name derived from the adjective naʾava/naʾeh, meaning “beautiful,” “comely,” or “becoming.” The final h reflects the Hebrew letter heh in נָאוָה, and English spellings vary between Navah and Nava; Na’ava and Naava also appear to capture the glottal stop and vowel length. Though sometimes confused with Naveh (נָוֶה, “oasis; dwelling”), that is a related but distinct Hebrew word and name.
As a given name, Navah gained currency in Israel in the 20th century alongside other Hebrew revival names, then spread through the Jewish diaspora, where the simplified Nava is common in English-language records. Usage tends to be steady rather than fashionable, favored for its concise sound and positive virtue sense. Variants include Nava, Na’ava, and Naava; related names are Naveh (unisex) and Noya/Noa in modern Israeli naming circles. Overall meaning centers on grace, attractiveness, and suitability.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| IL | 0 | #281 | 2 | 6,291 | |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #514 | 10 | 10,981 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #597 | 21 | 11,648 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #903 | 14 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 |
Navah is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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