Arabic Names that Start With Z

Zulma

Arabic

"peace"

A rare Arabic name related to the Hebrew Shalom, Solomon or Salome, meaning "peace", " safety" or "completeness". In complete contrast, it could be related to the word "dhulm" or "zulm" meaning…

Zafira

Arabic

"to succeed"

Has a gemlike glow, as in Sapphire.

Zakia

Arabic and Hebrew

"pure"

Strong cross-cultural name that could be a feminine spin on the Zachary family.

Zamzam

Arabic place name

Zamzam has to be the ultimate impact name. Despite all those Zs, Zamzam, is not a trendy modern invention by some rock star; in fact Zamzam derives from the Well of Zamzam, which is the holiest place…

Zahirah

Spelling variation of Zahira

Whether you spell it with or without the final h, this is a name with international possibilities.

Zoraida

Arabic

"captivating woman"

This name of a beautiful Moorish woman character in Don Quixote is rarely heard.

Zalika

Arabic, Swahili

"wellborn"

See ZULEIKA.

Zaynabu

Arabic and Swahili variation of Zaynab

"beauty, grace"

Zaynab is the name of the Prophet Muhammad's oldest daughter. When written as Zaynabu or Zainabu, it's a name found in both the Arabic and Swahili languages and cultures.

Zerlina

Arabic

"beautiful dawn"

Zerlina is a variation of Zerlin, meaning "beautiful dawn". Zerlina is most famous as the wily, clever servant girl in Mozart's opera Don Giovanni , where she is the only character to seemingly get…

Zerline

French variant of Zerlin and Zerlina

"beautiful dawn"

Although a variant of the operatic Zerlina, Zerline has her own theatrical tale. She is the star character of the opera Fra Diavolo by Daniel Auber. Zerline, daughter of the innkeeper of Terracina,…

Zelmira

Neapolitan blend of Arabic, Slavic, Latin influences. "brilliant one; one who wish for peace"

"brilliant one; one who wish for peace"

This name belongs to the eponymous heroine of Rossini's opera Zelmira (1822) about a (fictional) princess of Lesbos who saves her father and husband and her kingdom. As a name, it may well be viewed…

Zerlin

Arabic

"beautiful dawn"

Not a spunkier version of Merlin, Zerlin has roots in the Middle East, Spain and Eastern Europe and is thought to mean "beautiful dawn". The countries where this name is most heard are Israel,…

Zuelia

Arabic

"peace"

An occasionally heard African name, hobbled by a zoolike sound.