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Zac
An English short form of Zachary or Zacharias. The origin is Hebrew and means "Yahweh has remembered".
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Names starting with Z
Explore 78 first names starting with Z, with short explanations and links to their stories on our blog.
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Zacharias
The Greek form of the Hebrew name Zechariah. It is composed of the elements "zachar" (to remember) and "jah" (a short form of Yahweh) and means "God has remembered".
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Zahir
A name from the Arabic-speaking world. The documented word meaning is "bright" or "radiant".
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Zahra
Depending on the exact Arabic spelling, this name has slightly different roots. Its documented meanings are "the radiant one" or "the flower."
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Zain
An Arabic first name, also spelled Zayn. The Latin transliteration varies; the underlying root means "beauty" or "grace".
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Zainab
A historically well-known Arabic name. The frequently cited translation "ornament of the father" or "fragrant flower" is a widespread interpretation. However, the exact ancient etymological derivation is not conclusively agreed upon among linguists.
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Zaki
This short, striking boy's name has Arabic roots. The word base means "pure," but in a figurative sense is often also translated as "intelligent" or "sharp-witted." Zaki is a great option if you are looking for a rare but easy-to-spell name.
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Zakkai
originates from Hebrew. The word base zakai means "pure" or "innocent." The name is rare in German-speaking countries, but its spelling makes it intuitive to pronounce correctly.
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Zala
The older etymological meaning of this name is not definitively resolved. In Sorbian, it is frequently used as a short form of Rosalia, but a single sweeping meaning would be too imprecise here. Its traditional use within the Sorbian linguistic area is well established.
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Zalán
A boy's name that became popular through 19th-century literature. The name is widely traced back to a geographic region or a historical ruler with Slavic roots; however, a definitive word meaning is not confirmed.
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Zamir
There are two separate derivations for this name. In Hebrew, it means "songbird"; in Arabic, the word root stands for "conscience" or "heart".
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Zana
The Kurdish word for "scholarly" or "knowledgeable." Accordingly, the name means "the scholar" or "the wise one."
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Zander
An independent short form of Alexander, known primarily in the English-speaking world. The Greek root words "alexein" (to defend, protect) and "aner" (man) together form the meaning "the protector of men".
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Zandile
A documented girl's name from Zulu and Xhosa. It translates to "they have increased" and historically expresses that the family has grown through the child.
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Zane
The origin of this English name is not conclusively resolved. It is often interpreted as a variant of John (Johannes), but it can also trace back to an English surname.
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Zanele
A documented girl's name from Zulu and Xhosa. It translates to "they are enough." Traditionally, this name was often given to the youngest daughter when the parents planned to have no further children.
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Zara
This name has two documented derivations. In the Arabic-speaking world, it traces back to Zahra (the blooming one), while in Hebrew it is a variant of Sarah (the princess).
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Zaren
This given name is often interpreted as a short form of Nazzarenu (the Nazarene). Another common interpretation views it as an independent Maltese formation, which is why a single derivation is not certain.
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Zayd
An Arabic first name. The documented meaning of the word root is "growth" or "abundance".
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Zayn
The documented meaning of this name is "adornment" or "beauty." It is also often spelled Zain or Zein.
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Zdeněk
The origin of this name has not been definitively clarified. A widespread interpretation links it to the Old Slavic word "zdeti" (to create, to build). Another explanation sees it as a Czech form of the Latin name Sidonius.
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Zdravko
A name from the South Slavic language area. It derives directly from the Slavic word for "healthy".
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Zebulon
A biblical name of Hebrew origin. The name's meaning is documented as "honorable dwelling".
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Zehra
A form of the Arabic name Zahra primarily widespread in Turkish. The documented literal meaning is "luminous" or "radiant".
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Zeina
Zeina is the feminine form of Zain. Here too, the Arabic word meaning "beauty" or "ornament" is documented. An alternative spelling is Zaina. The name is very common in the Levant and can be pronounced unambiguously in German.
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Zeki
A Turkish given name with Arabic roots. The documented meaning is "intelligent", "clever", or "sharp-witted".
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Zelda
Documented as a short form of the Old High German name Griselda. The name elements mean "gray" and "battle".
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Zelia
The older literal meaning of this name family is not definitively clear. The name appears in various European languages and is often listed as a variant of Celia.
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Zélie
This name, common in French-speaking Belgium, does not have a clearly resolved origin. Zélie is often interpreted as a short form of Azélie or linked to the Roman family name Celius.
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Zelig
A Yiddish first name that is etymologically related to the German word "selig" and is confirmed to mean "blessed" or "happy".
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Zelinda
A name with Old High German roots. The documented name elements are "sigu" (victory) and "linta" (linden-wood shield).
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Zena
This name is widely interpreted as a variant of the Greek name Xenia ("the hospitable"), but it can also be a short form of names ending in -zena. Giving a single sweeping meaning would be inaccurate here.
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Zendaya
A name from the African language sphere. In the Shona language (Zimbabwe), the meaning is documented as "to give thanks" or "thanking".
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Zenia
An alternative spelling for Xenia. The name traces back to the Ancient Greek word for hospitality.
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Zeno
A short form of Greek names that begin with “Zen-” and trace back to the god name Zeus.
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Zenobia
A name from ancient Greece. The documented derivation is composed of the name of the god Zeus and the Greek word for life ("bios").
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Zenzi
Zenzi is documented as a short form of Kreszentia. The Latin root word "crescere" means "to grow" or "to increase".
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Zephir
In Greek mythology, Zephyros is the personification of the west wind. The name therefore reliably means "west wind." It is uncommon in the German-speaking area, but matches the air element thematically. An alternative spelling is Zephyr.
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Zephyr
A name from Greek mythology. Zephyros was the god of the west wind, which is why its documented meaning is "west wind." The spelling Zephir is an established variant in German-speaking regions.
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Zephyrine
This name is the feminine, French-influenced form of Zephyr. The Greek root word "zephyros" denotes the west wind. In German, the "ph" is pronounced like an "f," with the stress falling on the "i."
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Zev
A very short, punchy name from Hebrew. The documented meaning of the word is "wolf". It consists of just one syllable, giving it an extremely direct feel.
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Zeynep
A frequently chosen Turkish name of Arabic origin (Zaynab). The exact derivation is not definitively clarified; a common interpretation translates it as "ornament of the father" or associates it with a fragrant tree.
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Zia
There are various origins for this name. In Arabic, the underlying root means "light" or "splendor". In Italian, it is simply the word for "aunt" and is rarely used as a given name.
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Ziad
An Arabic name closely related to Zayd. Here, too, the word root means "growth" or "increase".
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Ziba
The origin is direct and straightforward: Ziba is the Persian adjective for "beautiful."
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Zikora
(Igbo): The older lexical meaning of this name family is not definitively clear. The name frequently appears in newer lists, but a single blanket meaning would be too imprecise here. It is used as a girl's name.
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Zilan
The name is widely translated as "storm" or "whirlwind." It is also documented as a geographic designation for a region and a river. Whether the name's meaning originates directly from the weather phenomenon or is primarily geographic is treated as an interpretation in onomastic research.
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Zilla
A name of Hebrew origin. The documented translation of the underlying root is "shadow".
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