Female and male names starting with the letter "Z" .
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ZA
MasculineZephyr is a Greek-derived name meaning "west wind," associated with romance through John Keats' poem "Endymion.
ZAADA
FeminineRare yet captivating African feminine given name derived from Swahili, meaning "to grow" or "to increase.
ZAAFIR
MasculineArabic-origin name derived from "za'fir," meaning "sapphire," symbolizing nobility, truth, and wisdom.
ZAAHIR
MasculineArabic boy's name meaning "the manifest," derived from the word "zahara" meaning "to appear.
ZAAHIRA
FeminineUnique Arabic name that means "visible" or "manifest," associated with divine revelation and used by prominent figures like Lady Zaynab bint Ali.
ZAAIR
MasculineArabic name meaning "visitor" or "guest", historically significant in Middle Eastern countries and often associated with hospitality and warmth.
ZAAIRE
MasculineCaptivating unisex name of African origin, derived from the Tshiluba language meaning "the river that swallows all rivers". It was used as the historic name for the Democratic Republic of Congo until 1997 and has gained worldwide popularity due to its unique sound and rich history.
ZAAKI
MasculineAfrican Yoruba name meaning "mighty warrior" or "one who shows great bravery".
ZAAKIR
MasculineArabic boy's name meaning "remembrance," popularized during the medieval Islamic period and notable historically through figures like Abu Zakariya Yahya ibn Abi l-Qasim al-Khwarizmi.
ZAAKIRA
FeminineArabic-origin name meaning "one who remembers Allah," emphasizing remembrance and divine connection.
ZAAKIRAH
FeminineArabic name meaning "one who seeks knowledge," inspired by Islamic tradition and believed to bring wisdom and learning to its bearer.
ZAAKIYAH
FeminineArabic name meaning 'pure' or 'clean', reflecting honesty and righteousness.
ZAALIYAH
FeminineArabic name meaning "morning dew," symbolizing freshness and purity, with a rich Islamic history and global appeal.
ZAARA
FemininePersian name meaning 'radiance' or 'shine', historically significant as it was also the name of a wishing-granting mythical bird in ancient Persian mythology.
ZAARON
MasculineExotic and unique name of unknown origin, often associated with Hebrew but without definitive proof, and is used unisex.
ZAAVAN
MasculineMeet Zaavan, an uncommon yet regal name of Persian origin meaning 'prince' or 'king', embodying power and prestige.
ZABDI
FeminineHebrew name meaning 'gift from God,' derived from the biblical figure Zabdiel.
ZABDI
MasculineHebrew name meaning 'gift', with roots in biblical history and Talmudic tradition, and has gained global popularity due to its unique sound and positive connotation.
ZABDIEL
MasculineUncommon Hebrew given name meaning "God's gift," appearing in the Old Testament as the name of one of King David's mighty warriors.
ZABDY
FeminineArabic origin name meaning 'precious' or 'valuable'.
ZABEL
FeminineArmenian name derived from "Zahak," meaning "snake" or "serpent." It's a strong, powerful name with historic and royal associations.
ZABELLA
FeminineItalian female given name meaning 'beautiful' or 'fair', associated with elegance and grace, popular in Italy but rare internationally.
ZABELLE
FeminineUnisex name with Semitic origins, meaning "Jehovah is my strength," also associated with "strength" or "wolf" in Hebrew. It's been notable among Jewish figures like Ze'ev Jabotinsky and has transcended cultural boundaries due to its variant spellings and pronunciations.
ZABIAN
MasculineUnusual African name derived from Swahili's "zabibu", meaning "grape", and signifying fertility and abundance.
ZABIBU
FeminineAfrican name of Maasai origin meaning "raisin" in Swahili, symbolizing prosperity and commonly given during grape harvests.
ZABIEN
MasculineRare Slavic name derived from the word 'zab', meaning 'hog' or 'boar', symbolizing strength and resilience.
ZABIR
MasculineArabic male name meaning 'strong', popularized by Bedouin tribes & associated with Prophet Muhammad's brave companion Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah.
ZABRIA
FeminineArabic origin name derived from 'Azra', meaning 'morning dew'. It signifies purity and freshness.
ZABRIAN
MasculineUnique name of unknown origin, possibly a variant of Zabriana or a blend of Zabir and Brianna.
ZABRIEL
MasculineUnique, captivating Hebrew name derived from "zaamar," meaning "to guard" or "to keep," signifying protection and vigilance.
ZABRIEN
MasculineUncommon yet profound African name of Yoruba origin, signifying either "born on a Thursday" or "bringer of light," potentially linked to the deity Oya.
ZABRINA
FeminineZabrina, of Slavic origin, means 'forbidden' and was historically associated with powerful female spirits or deities in Slavic mythology.
ZABRYNA
FeminineUnique and beautiful given name of unknown origin and uncertain meaning.
ZAC
MasculinePopular Hebrew boys' name meaning "remember," derived from the biblical Zachar, and often used as a short form of Zachary.
ZACAI
MasculineZakai is an African American given name derived from Swahili words meaning "the laughter".
ZACARA
FeminineCaptivating Yoruba name derived from "Zaccariah," meaning "remembered by God.
ZACARDI
MasculineUnique African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "to give joy or happiness," often chosen by parents hoping their child would embody positivity and bring laughter into others' lives.
ZACARI
MasculineDistinctive and captivating name of Hebrew origin, derived from "Tzaddik," meaning "just" or "righteous." It's associated with biblical prophet Zechariah and has gained popularity due to its appealing sound and meaning.
ZACARI
FeminineUnique male given name of Hebrew origin, derived from "Tzachar," meaning "to remember" or "to commemorate." It holds significant historical importance as one of Rachel's sons in the Bible.
ZACARIA
MasculineDistinct Hebrew name signifying righteousness and justice, prominent in Jewish tradition and associated with notable figures like Zacchaeus and Francisco de Sanctis.