Estibaliz

The first name Estibaliz (Estíbaliz) is a female name that originates from Basque and traces back to the Latin name Aestivalis. Its meaning is 'the summery one' or 'the one that belongs to summer.'

What does the name Estibaliz mean?

The name Estibaliz (Estíbaliz) is derived from the Basque language from the Latin Aestivalis. It stands for 'the summery one' or 'the one belonging to summer.' Its roots can be found in the Latin term æstīvālia or æstīvālis, which means 'summery' or 'summer time.' A folk etymology connects it with the Basque words ezti, meaning 'honey,' and balitz, meaning 'as if it were,' allowing for the interpretation 'sweet as honey.' Furthermore, the name is associated with 'Our Lady of Estibaliz,' a Spanish title for 'Nuestra Señora de Estíbaliz,' a sanctuary in the Álava region of Spain.

Where does the name Estibaliz come from?

The first name Estibaliz has Basque and Latin roots and means 'the summery one.'

How do you pronounce Estibaliz?

Es-ti-ba-liz

Popularity

Estibaliz is a rather rare name in Germany. It has not appeared in the German first name charts so far. The name reached its best ranking in the USA in 1978 at 8,561. In the last ten years, Estibaliz has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it at 5,944 in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, it ranks 8,579 in the USA.

Nicknames & pet names

Esti / Estivi

Famous people

• Estibaliz Gabilondo (Spanish actress)
• Estibaliz Uranga (singer from Spain)
• Estibaliz Urrutia (long-distance runner from Spain)