What origin is the name Bava?

Bava comes from Hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Bava — for example Noah, Jacob, Michael. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Bava

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Bava

Bava

Unisex

Hebrew & Biblical

2 syllables

Bava (בבא) is a Hebrew unisex name meaning "From the Hebrew word for 'grain' or 'corn'. It can also refer to growth and fertility. Used rarely as a given name in some regions.".

Parents who choose Bava pick a unisex name from the Hebrew tradition, meaning "From the Hebrew word for 'grain' or 'corn'. It can also refer to growth and fertility. Used rarely as a given name in some regions.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Native script: בבא
Origin: Hebrew & Biblical
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From the Hebrew word for 'grain' or 'corn'. It can also refer to growth and fertility. Used rarely as a given name in some regions.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as בבא

Quick answers about Bava

What does Bava mean?

Bava is a unisex name of Hebrew origin meaning "From the Hebrew word for 'grain' or 'corn'. It can also refer to growth and fertility. Used rarely as a given name in some regions.".

How popular is Bava?

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Brother names that go with Bava

Noah Jacob Michael Ethan James Joshua

How to say Bava

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Bava.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Names with a similar meaning to Bava

Bava means "From the Hebrew word for 'grain' or 'corn'. It can also refer to growth and fertility. Used rarely as a given name in some regions." — these names share that spirit.

Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Mila — "Mila is a Slavic name from the word milu, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It is also a short form of Ludmila and Camila." (Slavic)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)