Dov

Dov Meaning & Origin

About Dov
The name "Dov" is of Hebrew origin and means "bear." It is a short and concise name that carries a strong and powerful symbolism. In Hebrew culture, the bear is often associated with strength, courage, and protection. Therefore, the name "Dov" can be seen as representing these qualities and may be given to individuals who are perceived as strong and resilient.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dov are male.

Dov Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 10.56% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TF
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 V
🌐 IPA
/dɑv/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dov in Braille

Here's how to represent Dov in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Dov in braille

How to Spell the Name Dov in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Dov using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Dov in sign language

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