Ziba

Ziba is both a Persian girl's name and a Hebrew boy's name of biblical origin. The feminine first name comes from the Persian term zibâ (زیبا), meaning 'beautiful, pretty, elegant', and is therefore interpreted as 'the beautiful one'.

What does the name Ziba mean?

Ziba is a girl's name of Persian origin, while it also has Hebrew roots as a boy's name that trace back to the Bible. The name is derived as a feminine first name from the Persian word zibâ (زیبا), which means 'beautiful, pretty, elegant', and thus stands for 'the beautiful one'. In the male variant, Ziba could stem from the Hebrew term ṣîv (צִיב), meaning 'fiber, branch', and thus means 'the branch'. In the Bible, Ziba is found as a servant of Saul and later of his grandson Mephibosheth. Today, Ziba is primarily used as a girl's name and has its roots in the Persian region, especially in Iran.

Where does the name Ziba come from?

The origin of the name Ziba is both ancient Hebrew and Persian in nature, with the meanings 'the beautiful one' and 'the branch'.

How do you pronounce Ziba?

The pronunciation of Ziba is two syllables and is pronounced as 'Zi-ba' [ˈziːba]. The long 'i' sound gives the name a bright and clear tone at the beginning. The voiced 'b' provides stability in the middle, while the open ending gently fades out. Ziba conveys a compact and friendly impression – bright in sound and harmonious in overall appearance.

Popularity

In Germany, Ziba is a rather rare first name. The name currently ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2017 at 2,741st. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 40 times, which places it at 4,479th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Ziba is also ranked 5,475th.

Nicknames & pet names

Zibi

Famous people

• Ziba Shirazi (singer from Iran)