Chaviv

Chaviv is a Hebrew given name and surname meaning "beloved" or "dear." It derives from the Hebrew adjective chaviv, formed from the root ח-ב-ב, and is used in Modern Hebrew with masculine gender for names.

The feminine form is Chaviva, also transliterated Haviva, and is used as a female given name in Hebrew-speaking communities. Variants in transliteration, such as Haviv or Chevi, reflect different systems for rendering Hebrew sounds into Latin letters.

As a surname, Haviv or Chaviv appears among Israelis and Jewish communities abroad. The spelling of the surname, like the given name, varies with family tradition and transliteration practices.

In usage, Chaviv/Haviv is a secular, culturally Hebrew name and surname. It is found in contemporary Israel, in Jewish communities around the world, and in Hebrew-language media and literature. Its meaning—beloved or dear—continues to be its primary association.