Akiva - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Akiva \a-ki-

, also used as girl's name Akiva, is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "protect, shelter". Also variant of Yaakov.

Baby names that sound like Akiva are Achava, Achav, Achiav, Yakov, Jakov and Iakov. Other similar baby names are Akira and Akila.

Akiva is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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