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Gender Feminine
Pronounced Pron. zhee-vee-leh  [key]
Other Forms FormsŻywila (Polish)

Meaning & History

Of uncertain origin and meaning. One theory derives this name from Lithuanian žygiuoti "to move; to march" and viltis "hope", while other scholars believe this name to be a much-mangled form of Zizili, the name of an obscure fertility goddess of whom nothing else is known. Should the name indeed be derived from Zizili, then its meaning would be lost.
Added 2/4/2014 by anonymous
Edited 1/27/2023 by Mike C, Evil and Frollein Gladys