What origin is the name Ziv?

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

Is Ziv a popular name?

Ziv is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Ziv does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Ziv?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Ziv — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Ziv

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ziv

Ziv

Boy

hebrew

1 syllable

Ziv is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A Hebrew name that means bright or radiant, signifying a very brilliant light.".

The meaning of Ziv is "A Hebrew name that means bright or radiant, signifying a very brilliant light." — a boy name of hebrew origin. At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.