Russian Names that Start With Z
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Zariyah
Arabic, Hebrew, Russian
"scattering wind; God has helped; sunrise, dawn"
Zariyah has several possible origins: the Arabic Zahrah which means "flower" or Zariya "scattering wind"; the Hebrew name Azariah, meaning "God has helped"; or the Russian word Zaria which means…
Zoa
Greek
"life"
Possibly a variation of the ultra-popular Greek Zoe, Zoa was given to around 2 dozen baby girls each recent year.
Zoya
Russian and Greek variation of Zoe, Greek
"life"
Now that Zoe is getting wildly popular in the U.S. and the U.K. -- one poll puts it at number one in Wales -- parents may start hunting down fresh twists like this.
Zaneta
Russian variation of Janet
Janet's zippier Russian cousin.
Zilya
Zilya is a feminine name with Tatar origins, popular among Turkic peoples, particularly in regions like Tatarstan, Bashkortostan, and parts of Central Asia. The name carries meanings associated with…
Zinaida
Russian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian form of Zenaida, Greek
"life of Zeus; dedicated to Zeus"
A name is a bright, sharp sound and an air of antiquity, Zinaida is associated with genus of white-winged doves, a first-century saint and doctor, and the highest of the Greek gods. This particular…
Zenovia
Russian form of Zenobia, Greek
"force of Zeus"
Zenovia makes Zenobia even more unusual. This mythology-adjacent name is worth a look.
Zinovia
Variation of Zenobia, Greek
"force of Zeus"
Zinovia and Zenobia might be thought of as mythological adjacent names, with their meaning connected to Zeus, king of the Gods. The name Zinovia was given to fewer than ten baby girls in the US last…
Zoyechka
Zoyechka is a feminine name of Russian origin, functioning as an affectionate diminutive form of Zoya. In Russian naming traditions, adding the suffix "-echka" creates a tender, endearing version of…
Zoia
Slavic variation of Zoe
See ZOE.
Zoyenka
Zoyenka is a feminine name with Slavic influences, likely a diminutive or elaborate form based on Zoya. The root name Zoya has Greek origins meaning 'life.' The suffix '-enka' is commonly used in…
Zavid
Russian, meaning unknown
This Old Russian name is mentioned in several genealogical sources, but few modern name books. Pronounced either to rhyme with David, or as zah-VEED, it can be a highly unusual alternative.
Zinov
Zinov is a masculine name likely derived from the Slavic name Zinovy or Zinoviy (Зиновий), which comes from the Greek name Zenobios, meaning "life of Zeus." The name has roots in Eastern European…
Zinoviy
Zinoviy is a masculine name of Russian and Ukrainian origin, derived from the Greek name Zenobios, which combines 'Zeus' (the supreme Greek god) and 'bios' (life). The name can be interpreted as…
Zhivago
Russian literary name
"life"
For lovers of Pasternak's great doctor, a lively middle name choice, one made by actress Nia Long.
Zhanna
Russian variation of Jane
Makes Jane anything but plain.
Zaliv
Zaliv is an unusual feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly found in Russian language where 'zaliv' means 'bay' or 'gulf'. This nature-inspired name evokes images of water, coastlines, and…
Zvezda
Slavic, Russian
"star"
Zvezda, which means star in several Slavic languages, is a traditional established name in Eastern Europe and Russia. While names with celestial meanings have an intrinsic appeal, that initial Zv may…
Zenechka
Zenechka is a feminine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Russian and Ukrainian cultures. It functions as a diminutive or endearing form of names like Zenaida or Zenovia. The suffix '-echka'…
Zenya
Zenya is a contemporary feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Xenia, which derives from Greek meaning "hospitality" or "foreign," or it could be related to the Russian…