| Meaning | radiance, brilliance |
| Origin | Hebrew, Sanskrit, Slavic |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Zi-va |
About Ziva
Dynamic and spirited, Ziva bursts with energy in just four letters. The sharp "z" opening gives it immediate impact and memorability—people rarely forget this name once they hear it. Short names often work harder to establish presence, and Ziva succeeds brilliantly, conveying strength and vibrancy without requiring multiple syllables. It sounds modern yet timeless, avoiding the pitfalls of trendy constructions that might date poorly. Ziva's brevity makes it practical for forms and monograms while its distinctive sound ensures it stands out. The name suggests someone bold and self-assured, characteristics many parents hope to instill in their daughters. Its cross-cultural appeal adds to its versatility.
Variations of Name Ziva
| Zeeva |
| Zivit |
| Zivka |
Nicknames for Ziva
| Zi |
| Vivi |
| Zee |
| Vee |
| Zizi |
Famous People Named Ziva
| Ziva David | A fictional character from the TV series "NCIS" |
| Ziva Shapir | An Israeli actress and director |
| Ziva Postec | A renowned film editor from France |
| Ziva Rodann | An Israeli-American actress |
| Ziva Koren | An Israeli artist and sculptor |
| Ziva Miri | An Israeli writer and poet |
| Ziva Kunda | An Israeli-American psychologist known for her research on social cognition |
| Ziva R. Hassenfeld | An American professor and researcher in Jewish education |
| Ziva Aloni | An Israeli choreographer and dancer |
| Ziva Freiman | An Israeli tennis player |
| Ziva Sivan | An Israeli opera singer |
| Ziva Zakheim | An American painter and sculptor |
| Ziva Ljubec | A Slovenian actress and comedian |
| Ziva istina | A Bosnian journalist and TV host |
| Ziva Petrinja | A Croatian novelist and writer |
| Ziva Kraus | An Israeli fashion designer |
| Ziva Beiser | An Israeli nutritionist and author |
| Ziva Dvash | An Israeli violinist |
| Ziva Kranjec | A Slovenian ski jumper |
| Ziva Vugrinec | A Croatian handball player |
Characters Named Ziva
| Ziva David | From the TV series "NCIS" |
| Ziva Tratsevskaya | From the novel "Ziva's Piano Lesson" |
| Ziva Lemer | From the book "Ziva's Book of Life" |
| Ziva Elfassi | From the movie "Noodle" |
| Ziva Emran | From the novel "Out of Egypt" |
| Ziva Maman | From the film "Tehilim" |
| Ziva Berkovitch | From the TV series "Fauda" |
| Ziva Atik | From the novel "Hausfrau" |
| Ziva Weissman | From the film "Closing Doors" |
| Ziva Amiran | From the book "Things Behind the Sun" |
| Ziva Kanarek | From the TV series "Yellow Peppers" |
| Ziva Zamir | From the film "A Simple Story" |
| Ziva Amrani | From the novel "Baba Joon's Journey" |
| Ziva Suliman | From the movie "Zero Motivation" |
| Ziva Gavish | From the TV series "The Attaché" |
| Ziva Amir | From the novel "City of Many Days" |
| Ziva Levy | From the film "Nina's Tragedies" |
| Ziva Cohen | From the TV series "Mossad 101" |
| Ziva Ezra | From the novel "The Love Letters of Abelard and Lily" |
| Ziva Malka | From the movie "By Summer's End" |