What origin is the name Živa?

Živa comes from Slavic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Živa?

Names from the same slavic tradition pair naturally with Živa — for example Ivan, Milan, Luka. You can browse more on our slavic names page.

Živa

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Živa

Živa

Girl

Slavic

2 syllables

Živa is a Slavic girl's name meaning "“Alive” or “living,” from Slavic roots; Živa is a Slovenian name full of life and vitality.".

Parents who choose Živa pick a girl name from the Slavic tradition, meaning "“Alive” or “living,” from Slavic roots; Živa is a Slovenian name full of life and vitality.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 25 October 2026.

Meaning

“Alive” or “living,” from Slavic roots; Živa is a Slovenian name full of life and vitality.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Živa

What does Živa mean?

Živa is a girl name of Slavic origin meaning "“Alive” or “living,” from Slavic roots; Živa is a Slovenian name full of life and vitality.".

How popular is Živa?

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Brother names that go with Živa

Ivan Milan Luka Nikolai Vladimir Aleksander

How to say Živa

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Živa.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Names with a similar meaning to Živa

Živa means "“Alive” or “living,” from Slavic roots; Živa is a Slovenian name full of life and vitality." — these names share that spirit.

Mila — "Mila is a Slavic name from the word milu, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It is also a short form of Ludmila and Camila." (Slavic)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Ava — "Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'." (Latin)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)