For the 7th day of the Baby Name Advent, I thought I would feature the name Zev – a lovely Hebrew name meaning ‘wolf’ – to celebrate one of our beautiful cold climate animals. If you’re looking for a name that’s short and sweet, easy to pronounce and spell, then this name’s for you!
For more winter-inspired baby names, please visit the Baby Name Advent page!
meaning
Wolf
pronunciation
zehv
origin
Hebrew
popularity
The name Zev has been on the rise since the 1950s as more parents turn away from traditional names toward something more unique. In the US, Zev was listed in spot #921 in 2020.
nicknames
Zevi
NOTABLE PEOPLE & CHARACTERS
Zev Aelony (1938–2009) – American civil rights activist
Zev Asher (1963–2013) – Canadian musician
Zev Braun (born 1928) – American film producer
Zev Taublieb (born 1993) – American soccer player
sources
Wikipedia
