Dov

The first name Dov (דוב) is a male name that originates from Hebrew and literally means 'the bear'. This name enjoys a certain popularity among the Israeli and Jewish population.

What does the name Dov mean?

Dov (דוב) is a male first name whose meaning in Hebrew is 'the bear'. The name is relatively widespread in the Jewish and Israeli community. Notable figures with this name include Israeli writer Dov Alfon and actor Dov Glickman.

Where does the name Dov come from?

The name Dov has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means 'the bear'.

How do you pronounce Dov?

The pronunciation of Dov is monosyllabic and compact. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Dov' [dɔf]. The brevity and dense sound give the name a direct and clear effect, which is further enhanced by the abrupt ending. Overall, Dov radiates a concentrated and concise presence - succinct, calm, and with a stable sound energy.

Popularity

In Germany, Dov is a rather rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,047th on the list of the most common male baby names. Over the last ten years, the name Dov has been given less than 10 times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,767th.

Famous people

• Bernard Dov Cooperman (historian from Canada)
• Bernard Dov Weinryb (Russian historian)
• Dov Ber Abramowitz (American writer)
• Dov Carmel (musician from Thailand)
• Dov Charney (founder of American Apparel)
• Dov Epstein (character from Rookie Blue)
• Dov Feigin (stonemason from Great Britain)
• Dov Freiberg (Polish writer)
• Dov Grumet-Morris (American ice hockey player)
• Dov Hoz (aviation pioneer and Zionist)
• Dov Karmi (Israeli architect)
• Dov Levine (physicist from Israel)
• Dov Lior (writer from Israel)
• Dov Seltzer (Romanian composer)
• Dov Shurin (rabbi, singer, and missionary)
• Dov Tamari (mathematician from Israel)
• Dov Tiefenbach (actor from Canada)
• Dov Yerimiya (Israeli writer)
• Dov Zifroni (chess player from Israel)
• Isaac Dov Berkowitz (Israeli writer)