Female and male names starting with the letter "Z" .
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ZEYDA
FeminineHebrew name meaning "visionary," often associated with innovativeness and insightfulness.
ZEYDAN
MasculineArabic name derived from 'zeidan', meaning 'cinnamon'. It emerged during the Islamic Golden Age (8th-14th century) and symbolizes warmth and comfort in Islamic culture. Though uncommon today, Zeydan has been used historically across various communities, appreciating its unique sound and cultural significance.
ZEYDEN
MasculineTurkish name meaning 'many' or 'much', associated with abundance and positivity.
ZEYLA
FeminineArabic origin name meaning "triumph" or "victory", popular among Muslim communities historically in countries like Egypt, Iraq, and Morocco.
ZEYLAH
FeminineHebrew name meaning "shadow," derived from the biblical figure of King David's wife by that name.
ZEYLANI
FeminineElegant Arabic name derived from 'Zaylan', meaning jasmine flower, symbolizing beauty and grace.
ZEYN
MasculineArabic name meaning "beauty," popular in Middle Eastern cultures since centuries. It's historically significant as the father of Ali, cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
ZEYNA
FeminineArabic-origin girl's name derived from "Zeyn," meaning "beauty.
ZEYNAB
FeminineArabic name meaning 'beautiful' or 'radiant', famously carried by the courageous daughter of Imam Ali in Islamic history.
ZEYNEB
FeminineArabic name meaning 'beautiful woman', derived from 'zeyn' meaning 'beauty'. It is the historic name of Prophet Muhammad's daughter.
ZEYNEP
FemininePopular Turkish female name derived from Arabic "zeyneb," meaning "beauty.
ZEYNET
FeminineTurkish girl's name meaning 'beautiful', derived from 'zeyn'.
ZEYNETH
FeminineArabic unisex name derived from 'zeyn,' meaning beauty. Popularized by historical Islamic figures like Zeyn al-Abidin, it's been used since early Islamic centuries and is often chosen for its aesthetic appeal and spiritual significance.
ZEZA
FeminineZezay is a captivating Greek name meaning 'to boil' or 'to seethe', traditionally given to individuals with intense emotions.
ZHAIDEN
MasculineAmerican-made name combining Jade ('stone of wisdom') and Hayden ('from the hay field').
ZHAIR
MasculineArabic-origin name meaning "to shine" or "be bright," associated with intelligence and wit in Middle Eastern literature.
ZHAIRA
FemininePersian name that means 'princess' or 'queen', combining elegance with uniqueness.
ZHAIRE
MasculineChinese name meaning "intelligent" or "smart", historically held by notable officials and generals like Zhai Zhong and Zhai Jiguang.
ZHAKAI
MasculineRare Hebrew name meaning 'remembered by God', with deep roots in Jewish history and tradition.
ZHAKARI
MasculineUncommon African-origin name, historically prevalent among Ghana's Akan people, signifying "God will strengthen.
ZHAKI
MasculineArabic-origin name meaning "intelligent" or "wise," popularized during the Islamic Golden Age for embodying intellect and understanding.
ZHAKIRA
FeminineUnique feminine name of Arabic origin that means "remembrance.
ZHALANI
FeminineAfrican name from Ghana's Ashanti people, meaning "God has blessed me," reflecting deep spiritual faith and gratitude.
ZHALEN
MasculinePersian given name meaning 'crowned with a crown', symbolizing power and prestige in ancient Persia.
ZHALIA
FeminineUncommon yet captivating feminine given name of unknown origin, likely created as a unique blend of other names like Jessica and Amelia. Its five letters, 'Z', 'h', 'a', 'l', and 'i', create a melodic sound and visually appealing appearance, beginning with the distinctive letter 'Z'.
ZHAMIR
MasculineZhamir, of Arabic origin, means "beautiful" or "lovely", conveying elegance and grace.
ZHAMIRA
FeminineDistinctive and captivating name of unknown origin, potentially derived from the Georgian Zamira meaning 'song' or 'melody', but its true meaning remains shrouded in mystery.
ZHANA
FeminineBulgarian name derived from the Slavic word "zhanna", meaning "grace" or "beauty".
ZHANAE
FeminineCaptivating unisex name of African-American origin, derived from the Swahili word 'zahina', meaning 'beauty'. Coined by author Zadie Smith in her 2000 novel 'White Teeth', Zhanae has since gained popularity for its unique sound and powerful message of inner beauty.
ZHANASIA
FeminineUnique African name of Yoruba origin, composed of 'Zhana' meaning 'God has answered me', and 'sia' signifying 'increase'. It signifies gratitude towards divine intervention and carries positive connotations.
ZHANAYA
FeminineSanskrit-derived name meaning 'wisdom' or 'knowledge', popularized by Adi Shankara and associated with intelligence, insight, and spiritual enlightenment.
ZHANDER
MasculineRecently popular boy's name of unknown origin, created as a modern invention possibly inspired by other 'Z' names like Zachary or Zephyr, and it has no universally accepted meaning.
ZHANE
MasculineModern, unisex African-American name with no explicit meaning but believed to be derived from "Jana" (African origin: "graced by God") or a variant of Jane ("graceful"). It gained popularity in the late 20th century through an R&B duo Zhane.
ZHANE
FeminineExotic African unisex name meaning "graceful" in Swahili.
ZHANEA
FeminineAfrican name of Swahili origin meaning "graceful.
ZHANEE
FeminineUnique name of unknown origin, with no widely accepted meaning, but it has gained popularity due to its distinctive sound and spelling.
ZHANEL
FeminineDistinctive feminine name of Kazakh origin, derived from "zhan" meaning "soul". It signifies "soulmate", carrying profound cultural significance among Kazakhs as it symbolizes a deep connection with one's innermost self.
ZHANELLE
FeminineDistinctive given name of uncertain origin, often associated with wisdom or intelligence, that gained popularity through its use by actress Zhanelle Dalrymple.
ZHANIA
FeminineStriking Slavic name of Eastern European origin, meaning 'grace' or 'beauty'.
ZHANIYA
FeminineCaptivating Ukrainian name that means "dawn" or "morning light," symbolizing new beginnings.