Kidnap in Hebrew is חָטַף (ḥataf).
It can also be said חטיפה, depending on the meaning. Below are the vowel points, how each word is said, its gender and its plural.
kidnap
/ˈkɪdnæp/
These are the Hebrew words for kidnap as a verb.
to seize and detain a person unlawfully
- חָטַףחטףḥatafIn the Hebrew dictionary
These are the Hebrew words for kidnap as a noun.
an instance of kidnapping
- חטיפהḥatifa
This is more about the Hebrew word חָטַף.
- Written with vowel points
- חָטַף
- Written without vowel points
- חטף
- Said
- ḥataf
- Its meanings in English
- kidnap, to grab, to kidnap, to receive a hit, blow
The Hebrew dictionary's page for חטף, with its synonyms and rhymes
These words come before and after kidnap in the list.
These are the questions people ask about kidnap in Hebrew.
How do you say kidnap in Hebrew?
kidnap in Hebrew is חָטַף, said ḥataf. Without vowel points it is written חטף.
What are other Hebrew words for kidnap?
Besides חטף, kidnap can be said חטיפה (ḥatifa), depending on the meaning.
What else does חטף mean in English?
Besides kidnap, חטף can mean to grab, to kidnap, and to receive a hit, blow.
How is kidnap pronounced in English?
kidnap is pronounced /ˈkɪdnæp/.
The Hebrew translations, transliterations, genders and plurals on this page are adapted from Wiktionary's entry kidnap and its entries for the Hebrew words, read on 5 November 2026, and are shared under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.