Hebrew

Ziva

Pronounced ZEE-vuhShare

Meaning: Radiance; splendor

  • Girl
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

Ziva is a feminine form connected with Hebrew Ziv, radiance. Its clear light meaning gives the short name a bright character.

Nicknames

  • Zee
  • Zivi

Spellings & variants

  • Zivah

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Ziva comes from Hebrew.

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