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Zehara
Zehara is an exotic feminine name with possible Hebrew or Arabic origins. It may be a variant spelling of Zahara or Zahrah, which means 'flower' or 'blossom' in Arabic, or it could relate to the…
Zariza
Hebrew
"gold, brilliantly bright"
Zariza is a unique name sure to appeal to Z lovers.
Zeila
African place-name
Zeila, the name of a port town in Somalia, has cultural resonance and an appealing sound.
Zeki
Turkish; Ethiopian, Amharic
"clever, intelligent; pure"
This mini name is more spunky than Zack or Zeke, but shares those well-loved sounds. In Ethiopia, Zeki means "pure", and is pronounced "zeh-KEE", with emphasis on the second syllable. With the rise…
Zelaina
Zelaina is a rare feminine name with possible Greek or Slavic influences, though it may also be a modern creative variation of names like Selena or Zelena. The name has a lyrical, flowing quality…
Zelde
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…
Zela
African variation of Zoe
See ZELLA.
Zenan
Zenan is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew, it relates to "Zenan" mentioned in the Bible, possibly meaning "pointed" or "thorny." In Arabic contexts, it may be connected to…
Zenaida
Greek
"the life of Zeus; dedicated to Zeus"
A powerful name with an intriguing air of antiquity, Zenaida has the freshness of Zephyr and Azalea too. Meaning "life of Zeus" or "dedicated to Zeus", it was notably borne by the first-century…
Zesiro
Luganda
"older of twins"
Unusual and attractive name, might be worth considering if you're expecting twins.
Zeta
Variation of Zita or Greek letter name
The sixth letter of the Greek alphabet, popularized by Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones -- Zeta was her grandmother's first name. Zeta can also refer to the letter Z, the last in the Roman…
Zetta
Hebrew
"olive"
A rarely heard Hebrew name whose zippy first initial Z transforms it from dated Yetta-like image to more lively Catherine Zeta Jones-like appeal.
Zetik
Zetik is an extremely rare masculine name with uncertain origins. It may be derived from Slavic linguistic roots or could be a modern invented name. The strong 'Z' beginning and crisp ending give the…
Ziven
Slavic, Hebrew
"vigorous, lively; bright, radiant"
Ziven is a sleek choice with multicultural origins and a bright, energized feel to it. From its Slavic roots, it likely derives from the South Slavic word, živ meaning "alive, living", making it a…
Zevi
Hebrew
"gazelle, roebuck"
Zevi is an alternative transcription of the Hebrew name Zvi or Tzvi, the latter of which is a Top 100 pick in Israel. It's a cool, sharp-sounding name which would make for a great distinctive…
Zhen
Chinese
"a treasure"
A striking choice, but might possibly be taken for Jen.
Zikomo
Ngono
"thank you"
Gracious African choice.
Zinara
Sinhalese or Kazakh from Arabic
"fire"
An attractive one-of-a-kind option for a girl — Zinara has never been given to more than four American baby girls in a single year.
Zinnia
Flower name, from German surname
"Zinn's flower"
Zinnia is an unusual floral choice with a bit more edge and energy than most and beginning to find its way onto namers' wish lists of botanical possibilities. Named after the 18th-century German…
Zinon
Zinon is a masculine name likely derived from the Greek name Zenon (or Zeno), which comes from the Greek word 'zēn' meaning 'living' or 'Zeus.' The classical Zenon was associated with Zeno of Citium,…