Shevat is a Hebrew month in the Jewish calendar that occurs in winter. Synonyms for Shevat vary depending on the context. In Jewish tradition, other names for Shevat include the "New Year for Trees" or Rosh Hashanah la'Ilanot. This is because the month is associated with the blossoming of almond trees. In a more general sense, synonyms for Shevat might include the eleventh month of the Jewish calendar or simply the Hebrew word for winter, "choref." Shevat is also a popular name for girls, and might be used as a synonym for the name itself.