Yuval
Meaning of Yuval
Yuval is a unisex name of Hebrew origin. It is pronounced as YOO-vahl (/juːˈvɑl/). This name has variations, including Yoval. In the United States, Yuval has been given to newborns since at least 1967, with varying levels of popularity over the years. While it may not be among the most commonly used names, it still holds a special place for those who choose it for their children. Its unique sound and Hebrew roots give it an air of cultural significance and individuality. Whether you're looking for a name that stands out or one that can be shared by both boys and girls, Yuval is an excellent choice.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as YOO-vahl (/juːˈvɑl/)
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Notable People Named Yuval
| Yuval Noah Harari is an Israeli author, historian, and professor known for his bestsellers exploring human history and the future. |
| Yuval Ne'eman was an accomplished Israeli theoretical physicist, military scientist, and politician, who served as Minister of Science and Development and President of Tel Aviv University, and received numerous prestigious awards for his contributions to exact sciences. |
| Yuval Levin is an American conservative political analyst, academic, and journalist known for his work at National Affairs, the American Enterprise Institute, National Review, and The New Atlantis. |
| Yuval Sharon is an award-winning American opera and theater director known for his innovative work in Los Angeles. |
| Yuval Diskin, the former Director of the Israeli Internal Security Service Shabak, served as its 13th director from 2005 to 2011, appointed by Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and later serving under Prime Ministers Ehud Olmert and Benjamin Netanyahu. |
| Yuval Pick, born in 1970 in Israel, is a renowned choreographer and the director of the National Choreographic Center of Rillieux-la-Pape (France). |
| Yuval Adler is an Israeli filmmaker best known for directing the acclaimed film Bethlehem, which earned him the Ophir Award for best director and best screenplay. |
| Yuval Yaron is an accomplished Israel-born violinist who won the International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition in 1975 and has been a professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara since 2001. |
| Yuval Scharf is a versatile Israeli actress known for her work in film, television, theatre, and modeling. |
| Yuval Delshad is an Israeli film director of Iranian descent known for directing the acclaimed Persian-language Israeli film Baba Joon, which gained international recognition and was Israel's entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards. |
| Yuval Shany is an Israeli academic specializing in humanitarian law and human rights, holding the Hersch Lauterpacht Chair in Public International Law at Hebrew University and serving as the Chair of the United Nations Human Rights Committee. |
| Yuval Wagner is an Israeli Air Force combat pilot who founded Access Israel, a non-profit organization advocating for accessibility for people with disabilities. |
