Girls Names U Through Z

Zephira

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…

Zephyra

Zephyra is an ethereal feminine name derived from 'Zephyr,' the Greek god of the west wind. The name carries connotations of gentleness and freedom, as Zephyrus was known as the harbinger of spring…

Zephyrine

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,…

Zera

Hebrew

"to arise, dawn"

This name is masculine in the Old Testament, as Zerah, a son of Judah and the twin of Perez. Now it is also been used for girls, perhaps inspired by its similarity to Sara and Zara.

Zira

Berber, Tamazight

"moonlight"

Attractive but uncommon name which has been used as a character name in several movies, including The Lion King II and Planet of the Apes . Ziri and Tiziri are variants.

Zoraida

Arabic

"captivating woman"

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

Zorina

Slavic

"golden dawn"

Both a first and last name, Zorina has a pretty, ballerina-like quality.

Zorine

Zorine is an uncommon feminine name with likely origins as a derivative of names like Zora (meaning 'dawn' in Slavic languages) or possibly connected to the Greek name Zoe, meaning 'life.' This…

Zyphire

Zyphire is a modern, invented feminine name with an ethereal and unique quality. It appears to be a creative variation of similar sounding names or possibly inspired by words like 'zephyr' (a gentle…