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13,457Žofie is the Czech form of Sophia, a name that derives from the Greek word σοφία (sophia) meaning "wisdom". In Czech, the pronunciation is [ˈʒofɪjɛ].The name Žofie is a direct equivalent to English Sophia, sharing the sa...
Zofija is a Lithuanian and Slovene form of Sophia, a name meaning "wisdom" (from Greek Sophia).Etymology and OriginsThe name Zofija derives directly from Sophia, which ultimately traces back to the Greek word sophia (σοφ...
Zöhrä is the Tatar and Bashkir form of Zohreh, a Persian name meaning "Venus (planet)". The name originates from Arabic al-Zuhara (الزهرة), derived from the root زهر (zahara) meaning "to shine". Etymology and Cultural Co...
Zohra is a feminine given name used in Arabic and Urdu, functioning as an alternate transcription of the Urdu زہرہ or Arabic زهرة, both originally from Zuhra 1 and Zuhra 2. The name ultimately derives from the root زهر (...
Zohreh is a Persian feminine given name meaning "Venus (planet)". It is borrowed from Arabic al-Zuhara (الزهرة), which derives from the root zahara meaning "to shine." The name directly references the planet Venus, the b...
Etymology and OriginZoi is the modern Greek transcription of Zoe, a name that means "life" in Greek. Derived from the ancient Greek word ζωή (zoē), the name was adopted by Hellenized Jews as a translation of the Hebrew n...
Zoie is a variant spelling of the name Zoe, a feminine first name of Greek origin. While Zoe, meaning "life" in Greek, has been used in the English-speaking world for over a century, Zoie emerged as a modern spelling var...
Zoila is a Spanish feminine form of the Zoilus, itself a Latinized version of the Greek Zoilos (Ζωΐλος), which derives from the Greek word zoe (ζωή), meaning "life." The name is thus connected to the concept of life, vit...
Zoja is a feminine given name used in several Central and Eastern European languages, including Croatian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Polish, Serbian, and Slovene. It is a local form of the name Zoe, which means "li...
Zola 1 is an English feminine given name of uncertain meaning, possibly an invented name that has seen occasional use in English-speaking countries since the 19th century. Its origins are unclear, but it coincides with a...
Zola is a feminine name of Xhosa origin, derived from the root -zola, meaning “calm.” It embodies the virtue of tranquility and serenity, reflecting the cultural emphasis on peaceful qualities in Xhosa naming traditions....
Zona is a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning "girdle" or "belt" (from Greek zōnē). The name was popularized in the United States by the novelist and poet Zona Gale (1874–1938), who won the Pulitzer Prize for Dr...
Zora is a feminine given name of Slavic origin, directly derived from the word zora, meaning "dawn" or "aurora" in several Slavic languages, including Serbian, Croatian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Czech, Slovak, and Slovene....
Zoraida is a Spanish feminine given name of Arabic origin, whose meaning is often interpreted as "enchanting" or "dawn." The name is borne by a minor 12th-century Spanish saint who converted from Islam. It gained literar...
Zorana is a South Slavic feminine given name. It is a variant of Zora, which means "dawn, aurora" in Serbian, Croatian, Czech, and Slovak. The name Zorana is used primarily in Croatia and Serbia, though it is less common...
Zoriana is an alternate transcription of the Ukrainian name Zoryana, which itself is derived from the Ukrainian word зоря (zorya), meaning "dawn, star". This gives Zoriana a celestial and poetic quality, evoking images o...
Zorica (Cyrillic: Зорица) is a feminine given name used in Serbia, Croatia, Macedonia, and other South Slavic countries. It is a diminutive of Zora, which means "dawn" or "aurora" in South Slavic languages, as well as in...
Zorione is a Basque feminine given name, directly derived from the masculine name Zorion, which itself means "happiness" in the Basque language. As a feminine form, Zorione carries the same uplifting connotation, emphasi...
Zorka is a feminine name used across several Slavic countries, primarily Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Macedonia, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia. It functions as a diminutive of Zora, a name that means "dawn, aurora...
Zornitsa (Зорница) is a Bulgarian feminine given name meaning "morning star" — a poetic reference to the planet Venus when it appears in the dawn sky. The name is derived from the Bulgarian word zornitsa (зорница) itself...
Zoryana is a Ukrainian feminine given name derived from the Ukrainian noun зоря (zorya) meaning "dawn, star". The name is closely related to the mythological figure Zorya (or Zaria), a Slavic goddess of dawn and dusk, wh...
Zosia is a Polish diminutive of Zofia, the Polish form of Sophia. As such, it carries the meaning of "wisdom", derived from the Greek word sophia.Etymology and Historical ContextThe name Sophia has deep roots in Christia...
Zosime is a feminine given name of Ancient Greek origin, derived as the feminine form of Zosimus. Zosimus itself comes from the Greek name Zosimos (Ζώσιμος), which is based on the adjective zōsimos (ζώσιμος) meaning 'via...
Zoubida is an Arabic feminine given name chiefly used in North Africa. It is a variant of Zubaida, which is derived from the Arabic word "zubda" (زبدَة), meaning "elite, prime, cream" — the choicest part of something.Ety...
Zoulikha is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name زليخا or زليخة (see Zulaykha), chiefly used in North Africa. It is a variant of Zuleika, whose meaning is uncertain but possibly of Arabic origin. Etymology and C...
Zowie is a modern English diminutive and variant of Zoe, ultimately derived from the Greek word for "life." Unlike its root name, which has ancient origins, Zowie emerged as a playful, contemporary adaptation—likely infl...
Zoya is a feminine given name originating as the Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, and Bulgarian form of Zoe. Zoe itself comes from the Greek word ζωή (zoë) meaning "life." In early Christian contexts, Zoe was adopted by H...
Zərifə is a feminine given name of Azerbaijani origin, meaning "gentle, pleasant" in Azerbaijani. The name ultimately derives from the Arabic word ظريف (ẓarīf), which carries the connotation of elegance and refinement.Et...
Zrinka is a Croatian feminine given name, most likely derived from the placename Zrin, a village in central Croatia, or directly from the noble Zrinski family that originated there. The Zrinski family was one of the most...
Zsanett is the Hungarian form of Jeannette, itself a French diminutive of Jeanne, which is the modern French form of Jehanne, an Old French feminine form of Iohannes (see John). The name ultimately derives from the Hebre...
Zsazsa is a Hungarian diminutive of Zsuzsanna, the Hungarian form of Susanna. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Shoshanna meaning "lily" or, in modern Hebrew, "rose"; it may trace further back to the Egyptian w...
Zselyke is a Hungarian female given name, likely derived as a form of Željka, which ultimately traces back to the South Slavic Željko, from the element želěti meaning "desire".Etymology and OriginsThe name is rooted in t...
Zsófia is the Hungarian form of Sophia, a name with deep historical and cultural roots. Derived from Greek Sophia, meaning "wisdom," it shares its lineage with a classic name that has been borne by saints, royalty, and n...
Zsófika is a Hungarian feminine given name, functioning as a diminutive of Zsófia. It carries an affectionate, endearing connotation, often used for young girls or as a term of familiarity. The name Zsófia itself is the...
Zsóka is a Hungarian feminine given name, functioning as a diminutive of Erzsébet (the Hungarian form of Elizabeth) or Zsófia (the Hungarian form of Sophia). The name carries the affectionate, familiar tone common to Hun...
Zsuzsa is the Hungarian diminutive of Zsuzsanna, which itself is the Hungarian form of Susanna. The name is pronounced [ˈʒuʒɒ] in Hungarian and is often used as an independent given name equivalent to the English Susan....
Zsuzsanna is the Hungarian form of Susanna, a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew word שושן (shoshan), meaning 'lily' or, in modern Hebrew, 'rose,' possibly tracing back to t...
Zsuzsi is a Hungarian diminutive of Zsuzsanna, the Hungarian form of Susanna. The name thus traces its roots to the Hebrew Shoshanna, meaning "lily" or "rose," ultimately from an Egyptian word for "lotus." Etymology and...
Zubaida is an Arabic feminine given name, derived from the Arabic word zubda, meaning "elite, prime, cream." The name evokes the idea of something choice and precious, like the cream that rises to the top of milk, symbol...
Etymology & HistoryZübeyde is the Turkish form of the Arabic name Zubaida, which derives from the Arabic root z-b-d meaning "cream" or "elite, prime, cream." The name was introduced to Turkish via Ottoman Turkish زبیده (...
Zuhra is an Urdu feminine given name, representing the Urdu form of the Persian name Zohreh. The name ultimately derives from the Arabic al-Zuhara, meaning "Venus," the second planet from the Sun and the brightest natura...
Zuhra is a feminine Arabic name meaning "brilliancy, light," derived from the Arabic root zahara meaning "to shine." It is closely related to Zahra, which is written identically in Arabic script but pronounced differentl...
Zuhura is a feminine name of Swahili and Dhivehi origin, meaning "Venus (planet)" — the second planet from the Sun and the brightest natural object in Earth's night sky after the Moon. The name is a direct borrowing from...
Zukhra is a feminine given name primarily used in Uzbek and Tatar-speaking regions. It is a Russified form of Tatar Zöhrä, as well as a variant transcription of Zuxra. The name ultimately traces back to Persian Zohreh, m...
Zula is a Polish diminutive of Zuzanna, which itself is the Polish and Latvian form of Susanna. As a short and affectionate variant, Zula is typically used in informal or familial settings, highlighting the endearing nat...
Zula is a feminine given name of uncertain meaning, appearing in English usage primarily since the 19th century. Its adoption is often linked to the Zulu people of South Africa, as the phonetic resemblance suggests. The...
Zulaykha is the Arabic form of Zuleika, a name of uncertain meaning, possibly of Arabic origin. According to medieval tradition, notably related by the 15th-century Persian poet Jami, this was the name of the biblical Po...
Zuleika is a feminine given name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Arabic or Persian. In Arabic, it may mean "brilliant beauty" or "bright and fair." The name is most famously associated with the medieval Islami...
Zuleikha is a variant of the name Zuleika, which gained literary prominence through medieval Islamic tradition. The name is most famously associated with Potiphar's wife, a figure from the Hebrew Bible and the Quran who...
EtymologyZuleima is a Spanish variant of Zulema, which is probably a feminine form of Sulayman—the Arabic form of Solomon. The name thus carries the resonance of King Solomon’s wisdom and legacy, refracted through Iberia...
Etymology and OriginsZulekha is the Urdu form of Zulaykha, which itself is an Arabic variant of Zuleika. The name's ultimate meaning is uncertain, but it is possibly of Arabic origin. According to medieval Islamic tradit...
Zulema is a feminine given name primarily used in the Spanish-speaking world. It is probably a feminine form of Sulayman, the Arabic name for the prophet Solomon. The name has a rich history spanning multiple centuries a...
Züleyha is a Turkish female given name, the Turkish form of Zuleika. The name's etymology is uncertain, but it is believed to be of Arabic origin, ultimately derived from Arabic Zulaykha (زُلَيْخَة). Züleyha is particula...
Züleyxa is an Azerbaijani feminine given name, representing the local form of Zuleika. The name carries deep roots in Islamic literature and biblical tradition, where it is associated with the wife of Potiphar, a figure...
Zülfiya is the Kazakh form of the Persian-influenced name Zulfiya. Rooted in the ancient Persian word زلف (zolf) meaning "tress, lock of hair," it carries a poetic and delicate aura, often evoking beauty and sensuality i...
Zulfiya is a feminine given name of Persian origin, widely used in Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tajik, and Uzbek cultures. It is derived from Persian زلف (zolf), meaning "tress, lock of hair," a word that evokes beauty and elegance i...
Zülfiye is a Turkish feminine given name, a local form of Zulfiya. The name's roots trace back through Persian to the word zolf, meaning "tress" or "lock of hair," evoking images of beauty and elegance. In Turkish onomas...
Zülfiyyə is the Azerbaijani form of Zulfiya, a feminine name derived from Persian زلف (zolf) meaning "tress, lock of hair" — a reference to the beauty of dark, curling hair in Persian poetry. The name belongs to a broade...
Zulma is a Spanish variant of Zulema, a feminine given name with diverse proposed origins. It is often considered a feminine form of Sulayman, the Arabic variant of Solomon, meaning 'peaceful'. The name Zulema is associa...
Zümra is a Turkish feminine given name meaning "emerald". The name derives from Turkish zümrüt (emerald), which itself comes via Arabic from the Greek word σμάραγδος (smaragdos), referring to the precious gemstone. This...