In the bible, Sheva is the name of the scribe for King David (2SA 20:25, as well as name of son of Chelubai [Caleb] by Maacah (1CH 2:49). Meaning of the name: vanity; elevation; fame; tumult. Related names are:
Zadok,
Abiathar, Machbenah
(and others ...)
. The translations of Sheva in 3 languages of the Bible are illustrated in the
ichthys
below, from
שְׁוָא in Hebrew to
Scheva in French!
And Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests: (2SA 20:25)
She bare also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbenah, and the father of Gibea: and the daughter of Caleb was Achsah. (1CH 2:49)