Names Ending in V for Boys

  1. Nadav
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "generous"
  2. Tav
    • Jov
      • Yoav
        • Origin:

          Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "praise Jehovah"
        • Description:

          Yoav is a variation of Joab, a name featured prominently in the Old Testament.
      • Zinov
        • Isav
          • Origin:

            Russian and Ukrainian variation of Esau, Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "hairy"
          • Description:

            Esau is a rarely-used Old Testament name in the US, perhaps due to the character's biblical fate. Isav is one step removed, which may make it more palatable to parents.
        • Olev
          • Jakov
            • Origin:

              Serbian, Croatian variation of Jacob, Hebrew
            • Meaning:

              "supplanter"
            • Description:

              A top name in Eastern European countries including Croatia and Bosnia, where it is a transcription of Jacob.
          • Harv
            • Origin:

              Diminutive of Harvey; French
            • Meaning:

              "battle worthy"
            • Description:

              Short form of Harvey, variation of Harve.
          • Deniskov
            • Origin:

              Russian variation of Dennis, French from Greek
            • Meaning:

              "god of Nysa"
          • Alv
            • Tov
              • Aanav
                • Origin:

                  Sanskrit
                • Description:

                  Attractive Sanskrit boy name given to 22 American baby boys one recent year.
              • Krishiv
                • Origin:

                  Modern Indian name
                • Description:

                  Krishiv is a modern Indian boys name, which feels both familiar and fresh.
              • Shaviv
                • Origin:

                  Hebrew
                • Meaning:

                  "spark, ray of light"
                • Description:

                  The viv syllable adds vitality.
              • Dhruv
                • Origin:

                  Sanskrit
                • Meaning:

                  "pole star; fixed, immovable"
                • Description:

                  Dhruv is a legendary king and devotee of Vishnu.
              • Nirav
                • Origin:

                  Sanskrit
                • Meaning:

                  "quiet"
                • Description:

                  This name, used in both India and Nepal, is one of those lovely boys names that opts for quiet strength over hypermasculine energy. Bollywood cinematographer Nirav Shah is a notable bearer of this name.
              • Keshav
                • Agusztav
                  • Kairav