What origin is the name Nadav?

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

What are good sister names for Nadav?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Nadav — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Nadav

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nadav

Nadav

Boy

Hebrew & Biblical

2 syllables

Nadav is a Hebrew boy's name meaning "Gives.".

Parents who choose Nadav pick a boy name from the Hebrew tradition, meaning "Gives.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Hebrew & Biblical
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Gives.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Nadav

What does Nadav mean?

Nadav is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gives.".

How popular is Nadav?

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