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Zivah
Pronounced ZEE-vah /Λzi.vΙ/Medium
Meaning: From Hebrew ziv, 'radiance, brightness, splendor, light' (the feminine -ah form)Medium
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History & Origin
Zivah comes from Hebrew ziv, 'radiance, brightness, splendor, light' (also the biblical name of the second month of spring, 'the month of blossoming'). A bright, luminous name in Jewish and Israeli families; the feminine -ah form (said 'ZEE-vah').
In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, radiance-and-splendor at the root, and luminous.
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What does the name Zivah mean?
Zivah is Hebrew for 'radiance, brightness, splendor, light'.
How do you pronounce Zivah?
It's said ZEE-vah /Λzi.vΙ/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Zivah a boy or girl name?
Zivah is a girl's name.
How popular is Zivah?
Zivah is a rare name in the U.S.