Zaveah
Meaning of Zaveah
Zaveah, pronounced zuh-VEE-uh (/zəˈviːə/), is a contemporary feminine given name that has gained traction in Anglo-American naming practices, characterized by its novel etymological synthesis and sonorous trochaic meter. Although its precise origin remains subject to scholarly debate, the name exhibits phonological parallels to the Hebrew root ziv, denoting “brightness,” and to the Latin vivus, implying “life,” thus suggesting an underlying semantic association with luminosity and vitality. Since its initial appearance in Social Security Administration records in 2010—when it ranked 949 with five recorded births—Zaveah has experienced a gradual ascent in popularity, rising to rank 864 with eighty-six occurrences by 2024, thereby reflecting a broader cultural inclination toward inventive, phonetically vibrant names within the United States. The terminal open vowel “-a” imparts a delicate femininity consonant with prevailing Anglo-American conventions, while the medial stress on the second syllable reinforces its distinctive auditory profile. As such, Zaveah occupies a unique niche in modern onomastics, epitomizing the intersection of creative innovation and linguistic resonance.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as zuh-VEE-uh (/zəˈviːə/)
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