The baby name Shalvah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced shal-VAH (IPA: /ʃalˈva/).
Shalvah is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Shalvah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced shal-VAH (IPA: /ʃalˈva/).
Shalvah is Hebrew in Origin.
Shalvah is a Hebrew given name drawn from the noun שלוה (shalváh), pronounced shal-VAH, meaning serenity, secure ease, or prosperity. It derives from the Semitic root sh-l-v, “to be at ease.” The word appears several times in the Hebrew Bible - famously in Psalm 122:7, “shalvah be’armenotayikh,” “prosperity within your palaces” - where it conveys a state of calm well-being.
As a modern name, Shalvah came into wider use in Israel with the revival of Hebrew and is chosen for its peaceful, hopeful symbolism. It is most often feminine but used unisex in some communities. Variant spellings include Shalva (the most common transliteration) and Shalvah; related surnames include Shalvi. Do not confuse the Hebrew name with Georgian Shalva, a traditional male name of distinct origin. For families seeking a tranquil meaning with biblical resonance, Shalvah offers a rare yet accessible choice.
Shalvah is a genuine rarity. We hold just 4 recorded uses of it, from 4 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
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