Ziva dog name - meaning, origin, personality and popularity

Ziva is a unique and powerful name for a dog, meaning "radiance" or "brilliance" in Hebrew. It is a fitting choice for a strong and spirited companion.

Popularity of the name

• #549 most popular dog name
• Most popular gender: Female
• Most popular breed: German Shepherd Dog

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About dogs named Ziva

The following are 12 profiles of dogs named Ziva from our database of 93 dogs with the name Ziva.

• “Middle management. Takes credit and wants to be paid in snacks no matter who or what.“

  — James V.

• “She’s Lumi’s littermate, extroverted, talkative, and a true sweet lil diva who’s curious for life, she’s amazing!🩷🍒🦴“

  — Abbey N.

• “1 am a black and white Alaskan Malamute and my owners tell me I'm beautiful and I love to run and sniff.“

  — Lana G.

• “She is a 2 year old German Shepherd but will be kept inside while you are on the property as she is protective.“

  — Gabrielle J.

• “She is a rescue dog and has a great deal of anxiety around people and dogs she doesn’t now. She gets along with my daughters’ dogs when they come visit.“

  — Sherry T.

• “Ziva is a sweet motherly energetic pup. She loves a good ball toss and wrestle. She can mother other dogs especially in her household and is scared of loud noises.“

  — Jennifer S.

• “My mom rescued me from the pound when I was less then a year old. I am so insecure and timid I just freeze unless my good buddy Samael, is with me. But I do love to run and explore (with Samael of course).“

  — Lori S.

• “I love to run, and love to be chased. When I was young, I had knee surgery in my left knee and did not get the chance to meet any other dogs, so I have a tough time with boundaries. I also play a little rough, so I need a place to run by myself.“

  — Igor T.

• “Hi, I'm Ziva. My family calls me Ziva diva. I'm a good girl, but sometimes I forget my size and like to jump on people. I love being able to run and play. I love ropes and balls the most. I also love all the treats. I am not a picky eater. I am a sweet pup with lots of energy. I can't wait for my next adventure.“

  — Ashlee L.

• “I'm Ziva. I have an annoying younger fur brother who likes to play, but I'd prefer just laying on my bed. I do get excited about treats and like to go for walks, but toys bore me. I really don't understand my brother's need to run around like a child, squeaking his toys, chasing after balls, and pulling on ropes. Give me a bone and a soft bed and some attention, and I'm happy. Mom and dad want to let him run around, so I guess I'll check out the scenery....but don't expect me to play. I'm just there for the smells.“

  — TerRen H.

• “I got lost and some folks took me to a place that they called a “shelter”. That was ok. But then I went to live with a “foster mom”. She was very nice and had other dogs. One day foster mom took me to the park to meet a lady and her small dog. I was a little nervous at first but they seemed nice so we decided to adopt each other. I have a nice big yard, my new sister and even two cats )they don’t like to play). There are lots of toys and good food and treats. Things are good but for some reason I’ve decided I want to potty in the house. I don’t know why, but the family is not happy about that. I love my new home and really want to do the right thing. I have some basic manners but just that one small issue.“

  — Jo Anne J.

• “Hello my name is Ziva! I am a rescued Mini Aussie. I am very shy (submissive), so you might not see my cute ears standing up… when I’m nervous, I flatten out like a pancake. In my past life, I was a breeder dog in Missouri. I probably spent most of that time in a crate, and when I first got to my forever home on 09/25/21, my back legs were weak and my fur was very matted. I had a beautiful older sibling brother (he was a red Merle Aussie) who was also a breeder rescue… but sadly, he passed away very unexpectedly on May 30, 2022. We are all sad & miss him, and my family said I would have some time alone with them for awhile. They said they want to help me learn to play (I don’t know what that means), but Mom seems to get excited and toss toys around. They said it took my brother one year before he learned any play… but it’s taking me a bit longer to understand any of that. I am very quiet. In fact, I have only barked twice with my new “forever family”, and that was because I copied my brother once when he wanted to eat and the people were still sleeping. I miss my big brother (even though he was bossy). For now, I guess I don’t have much to say…so I don’t bark at all. Really noisy dogs make me a little uncomfortable.“

  — Kristine S.

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