name
Yoav
YOH-av
/ˈjoʊɑːv/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
yoav
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Hebrew (Israel)
- Meaning
- God is father; the Lord is father
- Gender
- male
Pronunciation tips
The Hebrew form of Joab — general of King David's army; a popular name in modern Israel
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