Ziva: meaning of the Hebrew name
זִיוָה
Pronounced ZEE-va
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Ziva
From ziv, radiant light, brilliance and beauty, Ziva is a Hebrew girl's name that speaks of shining glow.
Ziva in Hebrew
Ziva is written זיוה in Hebrew (with vowel points: זִיוָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- זZayin
- יYod
- וVav
- הHe
Gematria value: 28 (Zayin 7 + Yod 10 + Vav 6 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningradiance
- PronunciationZEE-va
- Hebrewזיוה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Ziva was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
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 Ziva
What does the name Ziva mean?
From ziv, radiant light, brilliance and beauty, Ziva is a Hebrew girl's name that speaks of shining glow.
How do you pronounce Ziva?
Ziva is pronounced ZEE-va in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Ziva in Hebrew?
Ziva is written זיוה in Hebrew (with vowel points: זִיוָה).
What is the gematria of Ziva?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling זיוה adds up to 28 (Zayin 7 + Yod 10 + Vav 6 + He 5).
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