Ziv: meaning of the Hebrew name
זִיו
Pronounced ZEEV
- Unisex
- Hebrew
- #102 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Ziv
Ziv is a gentle radiance of light and a glow on the face. It is also the ancient name of the month of Iyar, a spring month.
Ziv in Hebrew
Ziv is written זיו in Hebrew (with vowel points: זִיו). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- זZayin
- יYod
- וVav
Gematria value: 23 (Zayin 7 + Yod 10 + Vav 6)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningradiance
- PronunciationZEEV
- Hebrewזיו
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Ziv ranked #102 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (163 babies).
In 2024, Ziv ranked #118 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (139 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #106, in 2020.
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (girls) | Babies | Rank (boys) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 102 | 163 | 118 | 139 |
| 2023 | 113 | 142 | 127 | 125 |
| 2022 | 117 | 137 | 123 | 137 |
| 2021 | 116 | 147 | 118 | 153 |
| 2020 | 118 | 135 | 106 | 159 |
| 2019 | 123 | 131 | 123 | 145 |
| 2018 | 119 | 135 | 122 | 150 |
| 2017 | 112 | 142 | 124 | 143 |
| 2016 | 122 | 120 | 120 | 150 |
| 2015 | 126 | 109 | 110 | 161 |
| 2014 | 141 | 89 | 121 | 147 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Ziv
What does the name Ziv mean?
Ziv is a gentle radiance of light and a glow on the face. It is also the ancient name of the month of Iyar, a spring month.
How do you pronounce Ziv?
Ziv is pronounced ZEEV in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Ziv in Hebrew?
Ziv is written זיו in Hebrew (with vowel points: זִיו).
How popular is the name Ziv in Israel?
In 2024, Ziv ranked #102 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (163 babies). In 2024, Ziv ranked #118 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (139 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #106, in 2020. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Ziv?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling זיו adds up to 23 (Zayin 7 + Yod 10 + Vav 6).
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