Dov

Boy's name

Dov is a Hebrew name meaning "bear." It is derived from the Hebrew word for bear, which symbolizes strength and courage.

Meaning Bear
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 133
Peak year 2022

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Names Starting With D

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Dov Charney - Founder of American Apparel
  • Dov Hikind - Former New York State Assemblyman
  • Dov Ber Kerler - Rabbi and Torah scholar
  • Dov Khenin - Israeli politician and lawyer

Brothers for Dov

Boy names closely related to Dov

Binyamin Reuven Yisroel Meir Shraga Yitzchak Shlomo Chaim

Sisters for Dov

Girl names closely related to Dov

Avigayil Rivka Yocheved Ita Malka Devorah Tehilla Faiga

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