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Zanthe is a feminine name primarily considered a variant spelling of Xanthe, which derives from the Greek word 'xanthos' meaning 'yellow' or 'blonde.' In Greek mythology, Xanthe was a sea nymph, one…
Zaraida is a feminine name with Arabic and Spanish origins. It's derived from the Arabic name 'Zahra' meaning 'flower' or 'blossom,' though some sources suggest it may be related to 'Zara,' meaning…
Surname name
Zatara is a relatively uncommon surname found in Arabic and African cultures that could be quite cute on a baby girl.
Zelde is a distinctive feminine name that likely derives from variations of Zelda, which has Germanic origins meaning "gray fighting maid" or "woman warrior." This short, punchy name carries a sense…
Literature
Poetic and alluring, Zemfira is the name of the tragic heroine in Alexander Pushkin's narrative poem The Gypsies . His work has been adapted into a multitude of ballets and operas and may have…
Zenevieva is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of Genevieve, which has French origins meaning 'tribe woman' or 'woman of the race.' The replacement of the initial 'G'…
Zephira is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from 'Zephyr' or 'Zephyrus,' the Greek god of the west wind. The name literally means 'west wind' or 'gentle breeze,' evoking images of softness…
Zephirine is a delicate feminine name with French origins, derived from 'Zephyr' meaning 'west wind' in Greek mythology. The name evokes images of gentleness and grace, much like the soft breeze it…
Feminine variation of Zephyr, Greek
"west wind"
Zephyr may not be a name often heard in the U.S., but its variations are used throughout Europe. Zephyrine, a cousin in sound and feel if not in fact to such lovely names as Severine and Seraphina,…
Zeraida is a feminine name with exotic origins, possibly derived from Arabic roots or as a variation of names like Zara or Zaida. The name carries an air of mystery and elegance, with potential…
Variation of Zerelda
By all accounts, Zerilda is a rare and archaic name. However, stranger names have been revived. With the rising popularity of Zelda—it reentered the US Top 1000 at Number 647 in 2015 after nearly…
Greek, place name
Zerynthia is one of the alternate names of Hecate, deriving from one of the caves in which she appeared. Zerynthia is also the name of a set of strikingly-coloured Spanish butterflies. This is one…
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…
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…
Variation of Zoila, Greek
"lively"
Ziola is a Zoe relative via Zoila, the feminine form of the Ancient Greek name Zoilos or Zoilus, borne by a 4th century BC cynic philosopher. Zoilos adopted a name meaning "Homer whipper" for himself.
Ziska is an uncommon feminine name with historical roots. It likely originated as a diminutive form of the Czech name Zikmund (Sigismund in English). The name gained some historical recognition…
Slavic
"full of life"
A vibrant and lively name, Živanka is likely to be a variation of Živa or Živana. Deriving from the Old Slavic word živŭ meaning "alive, living", it is also related to a Slavic goddess, associated…
Zivka is a feminine Slavic name primarily found in Serbian, Croatian, and other South Slavic cultures. It derives from the Slavic element 'živ' meaning 'life' or 'to live,' with the feminine…
Zorana is a feminine name of Slavic origin, particularly common in Serbia, Croatia, and other Balkan countries. It derives from 'zora' meaning 'dawn' or 'aurora' in Slavic languages, with the…
Variation of Zulema, Spanish
"peace"
Possibly derived from Salome, Sulayman, and Solomon, Zulima and alternative spelling Zulema are peaceful Spanish names, with their origins in Arabic and Hebrew.
