Yuval
Fact sheet
- Name
- Yuval
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Yuval (Hebrew יוּבָל) is a name from the Bible, whose exact meaning is unknown. In many sources, it is translated as either 'the brook' or 'the ram's horn.'
What does the name Yuval mean?
Yuval (Hebrew יוּבָל) is a biblical name whose meaning remains unclear. It is often associated with 'the brook' or 'the ram's horn.' In German, the more common form is Jubal. Yuval is a son of Lamech and Ada and has a brother named Jabal as well as a half-brother, Tubal-Cain. He belongs to the line of Cain, the first son of Adam and Eve. Yuval is often depicted with a musical instrument and is regarded as the patriarch of music, particularly for flutes and string instruments. In its form Yuval, the name is mainly used in Israel and is given to both boys and girls. Notable bearers of the name include Israeli actress and model Yuval Scharf and conductor Yuval Weinberg. A less common variant of the name is Juval.
Where does the name Yuval come from?
The name Yuval has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and can be used for both men and women. The meanings are 'the brook' or 'the ram's horn.' The name appears in various languages, including Biblical Hebrew, Israeli, and Jewish.
How do you pronounce Yuval?
Juval, stressed on the first syllable.
Popularity
In Germany, Yuval is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2019 at 2,725th. Over the last ten years, Yuval has been chosen as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,431st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,978th.
Similar first names
Juval
Famous people
- Yuval Avidor (Israeli football player)
- Yuval Banay (singer from Israel)
- Yuval Cohen (Israeli jazz musician)
- Yuval Flicker (American mathematician)
- Yuval Gabay (musician from Israel)
- Yuval Harari (Israeli historian)
- Yuval Naim (Israeli football manager)
- Yuval Naimy (basketball player from the USA)
- Yuval Noah Harari (historian and author)
- Yuval Peres (American mathematician)
- Yuval Rabin (Israeli politician)
- Yuval Ron (Israeli composer)
- Yuval Semo (actor from Israel)
- Yuval Shabtay (Israeli footballer)
- Yuval Shawat (Israeli football player)
- Yuval Shpungin (football player from Israel)
- Yuval Spungin (Israeli football player)
- Yuval Waldman (violinist)
- Yuval Yairi (photographer from Israel)
Frequently asked questions about the name Yuval
Where does the name Yuval come from?
Yuval has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and is used for both men and women. It is found in various languages such as Biblical Hebrew and Jewish.
What does the name Yuval mean?
The meaning of Yuval is unclear, but it is often associated with 'the brook' or 'the ram's horn.' It is also regarded as the patriarch of music.
How popular is the name Yuval?
In Israel, the name Yuval is widely used and is given to both boys and girls. The form Jubal is more common in German.