Hebrew

Dov

Pronounced DOVShare

Meaning: Bear

  • Boy
  • Uncommon
  • 1 syllable

The story

A one-syllable Hebrew animal name. Its meaning is the bear itself, with a compact shape that does not need a longer formal version.

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Dov comes from Hebrew.

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