Surname

Zaldívar

“horse”·“valley”

Zaldívar is a surname from Basque. It is used in Spanish.

Meaning & origin

What it means

Zaldívar is built from elements meaning “horse” and “valley”.

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Where it comes from

Zaldívar comes from Basque.

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How it developed

From Basque Zaldibar.

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Zaldívar’s family of names

In Spanish usage, Zaldívar as a surname was borrowed from the Basque form Zaldibar.

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Latin

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