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Ziya

ZEE-yah1 syllable
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Means 'light' or 'radiance' in Arabic. (Arabic)

What does Ziya mean?

Arabic: Means 'light' or 'radiance' in Arabic.. Ziya is of Arabic origin, meaning 'light' or 'radiance'. It is often used as a feminine name in various cultures.

Is Ziya a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Ziya in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Ziya in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Ziya suit?

Modern
Elegant

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Ziya Arrives at Check-In

As Ziya settles in for her nap, the other dogs whisper, 'I hope she doesn’t steal all the light! I need at least a little shine for my dreams!'

Like Ziya? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.