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Diminutive of Susanna; Polish variation of Jane, Hebrew
"lily or pledged to God"
A feminine multicultural nickname name perfectly able to stand on its own, Zanna might technically relate to either Susanna or Jane, making it a flexible honor name for an ancestral Susan or Jane or…
Alza is a concise and distinctive feminine name with several possible origins. It may derive from Spanish, where it relates to the verb 'alzar' meaning 'to raise' or 'to lift up,' suggesting…
Variation of Japanese Zen, form of Buddhism
Xen might also be a minimalist reduction of Alexandra.
Variation of Ziola or Zoila, Greek
"life"
A modern invented name, possibly a variation on Ziola, which comes from Greek Zoilos meaning "lively". It appears in several songs by the band Jane's Addiction, inspired by the adopted name of a…
Modern invention, Spanish
"rose; flower; noble"
Sometimes cited as an Anglicized form of the Spanish name Rosalia/Rosaelia, Zaelia may also derive from other similar-sounding names, like Azalea, Zelia or Zélie. With high-value Scrabble letters and…
Zahar is a feminine name with Slavic origins, though it's also used as a masculine name in some cultures. As a feminine name, it's a variant of Zara or possibly related to the Russian Zakhar (meaning…
Zaki is a feminine name that originated in various cultures including Arabic, African, and Hebrew traditions. In Arabic, it means "pure" or "virtuous," while in Swahili it translates to "born of the…
Zandi is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be a diminutive of Alexandra (meaning 'defender of mankind'), a short form of names like Zandra or Xandra, or it may have independent…
Hebrew
"movement"
Funky choice with za-za-zoom. Zaza could be used as a nickname for almost any name with the "za" cluster, including Elizabeth and Esperanza.
French
This jazzy French diminutive of Isabelle was first made famous by the title character of Raymond Queneau’s novel Zazie dans le métro , which was adapted into a film in 1960. It could also work as a…
Zazu is a feminine name that gained recognition through the character of King Mufasa's hornbill advisor in Disney's 'The Lion King.' With African origins, the name carries connotations of movement…
Zellah is a unique feminine name with Hebrew roots. It is a variant of Zelda or Zella, which derived from the Germanic name Griselda, meaning 'gray fighting maid', or potentially from the Hebrew name…
Zelpha is an uncommon feminine name with biblical connections, appearing as a variation of Zilpah, who was the handmaid of Leah in the Book of Genesis. The name has Hebrew origins, though its precise…
Zettie is a feminine name with American roots, often used as a diminutive form of names beginning with 'Z' such as Zetta or Zetella, or occasionally as a nickname for Elizabeth. Popular in the late…
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.
French from Greek
Zoelie, also spelled Zoélie, looks like a modern elaboration of Zoe but may have deeper roots. It is thought to be a form of Zoelle, a feminization of Zoel, the French version of the saintly name…
Greek
"girdle"
The name of a star in the constellation of Leo, Zosma is an intriguing, celestial choice that could make an unexpected middle name option, especially for babies born under the lion sign. Meaning…
