What is another word for sivan?
Pronunciation: [sˈɪvan] (IPA) 
Sivan is the third month in the Hebrew calendar, typically falling in May or June. It is commonly known as the month of Shavuot, which celebrates the giving of the Torah. The word Sivan has many synonyms, including Ziv, meaning "radiance" or "glow," as this month is associated with the blossoming of nature and the beginning of summer. Others include Tammuz, meaning "sprouts," and Geshem, meaning "rain," referring to the increase in rainfall during this time in Israel. Some also refer to Sivan as the month of "revelation," as it commemorates the momentous event of the giving of the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.
