Koheva

Koheva is a term with multiple potential meanings, depending on language and context. In Hebrew, it is a transliteration of a feminine given name derived from כוכבה, meaning "star." As a result, Koheva is sometimes encountered as a spelling variant of Kohava or Kochava in English-language texts.

Etymology and forms: The Hebrew root for star is כוכב (kochav). The feminine form כוכבה (kochavah) yields names such as Kohava or Kochava; transliterations vary, producing Koheva, Kohava, Kochava, or Kohavah. The spelling Koheva is comparatively rare and often appears in diaspora spellings or in fictional works.

Usage and references: In onomastics, Koheva primarily appears as a female given name in Jewish communities. Outside of naming, there is no widely recognized geographic location or institution canonically spelled "Koheva" in major reference works. When the term appears in literature or media, Koheva may be used as a character name or a fictional concept, though such usage is not standardized.

See also: Related terms include Kochav, Kohava, and Kochavim, which share the same Hebrew roots relating to the celestial star. For broader discussions of Israeli names and naming practices, see Hebrew given names and toponymy.