Names Ending in V for Boys
- Orev
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"raven"Description:
Idiosyncratic Hebrew choice.
- Yaakov
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"supplanting"Description:
The original Hebrew form of Jacob is resurfacing in the US charts after a several-decade-long hiatus. The Old Testament figure is considered the founding father of the Jewish nation, whose twelve sons descended into the twelve tribes of Israel.
- Stanislav
Origin:
SlavicMeaning:
"someone who achieves glory or fame"Description:
A long-haired classical conductor name, which could appeal to parents looking for a Laszlo-like appellation. A name of Slavic origin, it has a powerful and uplifting meaning.
- Dovev
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"whisper"Description:
Soft yet strong.
- Vyacheslav
- Adiv
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"pleasant, gentle"Description:
One of several similar Hebrew names, this example has an agreeable meaning. Pronounced ah-DEEV.
- Vladislav
Origin:
SlavicMeaning:
"glorious rule"Description:
In Eastern Europe, more fashionable these days than Vladimir.
- Liav
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my father"Description:
This Hebrew name honors Dad in a subtle way and could be used as an alternative to Levi.
- Eliav
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God is my father"
- Yakov
Origin:
Russian variation of JacobMeaning:
"supplanter"Description:
What a difference a couple of letters make: Old World version of most popular name never quite made it out of the shtetl.
- Enav
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"grape"Description:
Enav is a rare Hebrew name that would work equally well for a son or daughter.
- Zeév
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"wolf"Description:
Sharp and sleek, it refers to Benjamin being compared to a wolf in Genesis.
- Chaviv
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"loved one"Description:
Lively sounding Hebrew choice.
- Václav
Origin:
CzechMeaning:
"more glory"Description:
Notable name of Václav Havel, the heroic poet and playwright who became president of the Czech Republic.
- Akiv
- Tomislav
Origin:
South SlavicMeaning:
"to torment + glory"Description:
A strong Slavic choice and the name of the first Croatian King, crowned in 925 AD. It derives from the elements tomiti meaning "to torment, struggle, languish" and slav meaning "glory", which, put together, could create a meaning along the lines of "struggle for glory".
- Olav
- Kev
- Tav
- Ulv