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Arabic
"to succeed"
Has a gemlike glow, as in Sapphire.
African variation of Zoe
See ZELLA.
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…
Diminutive of Zedekiah
Newer than Zac, cooler than Ed, Ned, or Ted.
African place-name
Zeila, the name of a port town in Somalia, has cultural resonance and an appealing sound.
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…
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…
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.
Zabrina is a feminine name that serves as a variant of Sabrina, with the initial 'Z' giving it a distinctive, contemporary edge. While Sabrina has origins in Celtic mythology as a river goddess and…
Zachavah is an extremely rare feminine name that appears to be a creative variation combining elements of biblical names. It likely draws from Zachariah (meaning 'God has remembered') and possibly…
Zacheus is a masculine name with ancient biblical roots, being a variant spelling of Zacchaeus, who appears in the New Testament as a tax collector who encountered Jesus. The name derives from…
Basque
"Saturn"
If you want something truly different that also has an interesting origin and meaning, this is a far-out -- if not unlikely -- possibility.
Zaferina is a rare feminine name with multicultural origins, potentially derived from the Arabic word 'zafir' meaning 'victorious' or 'successful.' It may also have connections to the Italian word…
Variation of Sandra and Alexandra
"defending men"
A name that is rarely heard and might be worth considering as a way of zipping up a namesake Sandra. It has long been associated with iconoclastic British fashion designer Zandra Rhodes. Zandra did…
Zefarina is a feminine name with Latin and Greek influences, likely derived from 'Zephyrus,' the Greek god of the west wind. The name evokes a sense of gentle breezes and natural beauty through this…
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…
"gold, brilliantly bright"
Zariza is a unique name sure to appeal to Z lovers.
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 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…
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…
