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Yiddish Names that Start With Z

Updated October 2024

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There are 4 Yiddish names that start with the letter Z for boys and girls, including Zalman, Zelig, Zisel, and Zelig.

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  • Zalman

    Variation of Solomon

    "peace"

    More familiar now via its Salman form, thanks to author Rushdie; this is an unusual biblical alternative.

  • Zelig

    Yiddish variation of Selig

    "blessed, happy"

    A super quirky and upbeat choice, if it can ever shake off its ubiquitous-guy Woody Allen identity.

  • Zisel

    Zisel is a feminine Yiddish name with roots in Eastern European Jewish communities. The name derives from the Yiddish word for 'sweet' or 'sweetness,' reflecting the tradition of giving names with…

  • Zelig

    Yiddish, variation of Selig

    "blessed, happy"

    Woody Allen introduced us to the name Zelig as the ever-morphing title character of his 1983 film. Zelig does have an upbeat meaning, and nickname Zelie makes it accessible for a girl, though it's an…