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זיו


Meaning of the name זיו

The name Ziv is a biblical Hebrew name with deep and beautiful meaning, expressing light, radiance, and brightness. The word 'ziv' appears in the Bible with various meanings - as brilliant light, as facial radiance, and as an alternative name for the month of Iyar, the second month in the Hebrew calendar. The name expresses the inner and outer beauty and radiance of a person, symbolizing clarity, vitality, and positive energy. In biblical sources, the word 'ziv' describes the radiance of Moses' face when he descended from Mount Sinai, and the divine glow that shone from his countenance. In the Book of Daniel, the word describes the facial radiance and beauty of Daniel and his companions. The name carries the meaning of inner light bursting outward, of spiritual and physical vitality, and of natural, unforced beauty. It is a name that expresses optimism, joy of life, and renewed energy. In modern Israeli culture, the name Ziv became particularly popular in the 1950s and 1960s, as part of the movement to return to Hebrew roots and short, clear biblical names. The name conveys elegant simplicity, quiet strength, and connection to nature and light. It is suitable for both boys and girls, and carries values of clarity, honesty, and human warmth. The name Ziv recalls sunlight, the radiance of morning, and the renewing energy of spring - the month of Iyar for which it is an alternative name.

The name זיו with vowels

זִיו

The name זיו in English

Ziv | Zeev | Zev

זיו is mainly suitable for

Boy and Girl

Is the name זיו considered international

No

Origin of the name זיו from the Bible

Exodus 34:33 - And when Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil on his face

Origin of the name זיו from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the name Ziv symbolizes the divine light emanating from the upper worlds into the physical world. It represents the inner radiance of the soul, the light that remained from the six days of creation. Kabbalah sees Ziv as the expression of the Sefirah Tiferet - perfect balance and beauty. The name carries the power to illuminate darkness and bring light to the world.

Gematria value for the name זיו

23

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7

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10

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6

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Numerology value for the name זיו

5

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7

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10

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6

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23

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2

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3

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5

Famous people named זיו

Ziv Koren - Israeli photographer | Ziv Shilon - Israeli musician | Ziv Langer - footballer | Ziv Maiman - actress | Ziv Zahavi - director

Names similar to זיו

Total times the name זיו was registered

10763 times

Graph of the name זיו

* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022

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