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30,235Žan is a Slovenian masculine given name, a localized form of medieval Venetian Zuan, itself derived from Gian or Jean 1. Ultimately, it traces back to the Hebrew name John, meaning “Yahweh is gracious.”Etymology and Orig...
Zan is a Chinese feminine name with diverse layers of meaning. It derives from the Mandarin character 赞 (zàn), which conveys “help, support,” and may also be written with other characters that share a similar pronunciat...
Žana is a Slovene and Croatian feminine given name, formed as a local variant of Gianna, an Italian short form of Giovanna. Ultimately, the name traces back through Greek Ἰωάννα (Ioanna) to Hebrew origins, making it a fe...
Zander is a modern English variant of Xander, itself a short form of Alexander. As a given name, Zander gained popularity in the late 20th century, influenced by the nickname Xander from the television series Buffy the V...
Zandile is a Zulu feminine name meaning "they have increased" in the Zulu language. This name reflects a common theme in African naming traditions, where names often express joy, gratitude, or hope for the future. The ve...
Meaning & HistoryZandra is an English short form of Alexandra. As a familiar alternative to the full form, Zandra shares Alexandra's ultimate Greek origin—from alexein 'to defend' and anēr 'man', thus meaning 'defender o...
Zane is an English masculine given name derived from a surname. The exact meaning of the original surname is unknown, but it is believed to be a variant of the English surname Zane, which itself may be a nickname or come...
Zane 2 is a Latvian feminine given name, representing a Latvian form of Susanna. The name traces its etymology through the Greek Sousanna from the Hebrew Shoshanna, derived from shoshan meaning "lily" (or "rose" in moder...
Zanele is a feminine given name of Nguni origin, commonly used among the Zulu and Xhosa peoples of Southern Africa. It means "they are enough" in both Zulu and Xhosa, deriving from the Nguni word anele, which carries the...
Žaneta is a feminine given name used in Czech, Slovak, and Lithuanian. It is the local form of the French name Jeannette, which itself is a diminutive of Jeanne, the French version of John (through the Old French Jehanne...
Żaneta is a Polish female given name, derived as the Polish form of Jeannette. The name was borrowed from the French Jeannette, which originally is a diminutive of Jeanne, the French feminine form of John. Thus, Żaneta u...
Zañğar is a Kazakh masculine given name that embodies the qualities of strength and grandeur. Derived from the Kazakh language, its meaning of "towering, lofty" reflects aspirations of nobility and prominence, similar to...
Žanis is a Latvian masculine given name, functioning as the local form of Jean 1. This name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Yahweh, through the Greek Ioannes and the French Jean. The root name Jean itself has deep roo...
Žanna is the Latvian form of Jeanne, itself a modern French development of Jehanne, which derives from the Old French feminine form of Iohannes (ultimately from John, meaning "Yahweh is gracious"). The name entered Latvi...
Zanna is an English feminine name that originated as a short form of Suzanna, which itself is a variant of Susanna. The name Susanna comes from the Greek Σουσάννα (Sousanna), a rendering of the Hebrew name שׁוֹשַׁנָּה (S...
Zanokuhle is a feminine given name of Zulu and Xhosa origin, meaning "come with goodness." It is derived from the roots za (to come, to approach) and hle (beautiful, good), combined with the conjunction no- meaning "with...
Zara is a feminine given name used in English literature and recent British naming culture. The name first appeared in William Congreve's tragedy The Mourning Bride (1697), where it belongs to a captive North African que...
Zara is a Bulgarian feminine given name, functioning as a diminutive of Zaharina. The name is used primarily in Bulgaria and carries a warm, affectionate tone typical of Slavic diminutives.Etymology and RootsZara ultimat...
Zarah is a male name used in some English translations of the Bible, serving as a form of Zerah. Zerah itself means "dawning" or "shining" in Hebrew, and appears in the Old Testament as the name of a son of Judah and twi...
Zarathushtra is an alternate transcription of the Avestan name 𐬰𐬀𐬭𐬀𐬚𐬎𐬱𐬙𐬭𐬀, which is more commonly rendered as Zarathuštra or, in its Greek-derived English form, Zoroaster. This name of great antiquity belongs to the Iran...
Zarathuštra is an Avestan form of Zarathustra, the name of the ancient Iranian prophet who founded Zoroastrianism. In the Avestan language, the divine language of the Zoroastrian scriptures, the name appears as Zaraθuštr...
Zarathustra is the Avestan name of the Iranian prophet and religious reformer who founded Zoroastrianism, one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions. Also widely known by the Greek form Zoroaster, Zarathustra is tr...
Zaray is a Spanish feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning. While no definitive etymology has been established, it is thought to be either a modern coinage or a variant of other Spanish names such as Zahara or Zair...
Zareen is a feminine given name primarily used in Urdu-speaking communities. It is a variant of Zarina, which itself derives from the Persian word زرین (zarīn), meaning "golden". The name thus carries connotations of pre...
Zaria is a feminine name of modern English usage, likely derived from the Arabic name Zahra meaning "blooming flower, splendour," or inspired by the Nigerian city of Zaria. The city's name is historically linked to the H...
Zariah is a modern English feminine given name, likely a variant of Zaria or Sariah. Its use has risen in the United States since the early 2000s, reflecting a trend toward creatively spelled names ending in '-iah'. The...
Zarifa is a feminine given name and surname of Arabic origin. It derives from the Arabic word ẓarīf, meaning "elegant, graceful, charming." The name is the feminine form of Zarif.Notable BearersSeveral notable women have...
Zarina is a feminine name of Persian origin, derived from the Persian word zarīn (زرین), meaning "golden". It is used across various cultures, including Kazakh, Malay, Tajik, Urdu, and Uzbek, reflecting the historical in...
Etymology and OriginZarja is a Slovene feminine given name, functioning as a variant of the more common South Slavic name Zora. The root name Zora means "dawn, aurora" in Slovene, as well as in Czech, Slovak, and other S...
Žarko (Serbian Cyrillic: Жарко) is a South Slavic male given name predominantly used in Croatia, Macedonia, and Serbia. It is derived from the South Slavic word žar, meaning "ember, zeal, fervour", hence the name conveys...
Zarmina is a feminine given name of Pashto origin, composed of the elements zər (زر) meaning "gold" or "metal," borrowed from Persian, and mīnah (مينه) meaning "love." The name thus evokes the concept of "golden love" or...
Zartosht is the modern Persian form of Zarathustra, the name of the ancient Iranian prophet who founded Zoroastrianism. The name derives from Avestan Zarathuštra, composed of elements that may mean “one who can manage ca...
Zaruhi (Armenian: Զարուհի) is an Armenian feminine given name derived from Persian زر (zar) meaning "gold" and the feminine suffix ուհի (uhi). Thus, the name carries the meaning "golden woman" or "(she who is) made of go...
Zaur is a masculine given name widely used across the Caucasus and Iran, particularly in Azerbaijan, Georgia, Chechnya, and Ossetia. It is a local form of the Zawar, which in turn derives from the Arabic word zawwār mean...
Zaurbek is a masculine given name used primarily in Chechen and Ossetian cultures, reflecting a blend of Arabic and Turkic linguistic elements. The name derives from the Arabic word زوار (zawār) meaning "pilgrim," combin...
Zavanna is a modern English variant of the name Savannah, originating in the late 20th or early 21st century. Like other creative spellings such as Savanah and Savanna, Zavanna emerged from the popularity of the original...
Zavia is a modern feminine form of Xavier, a name with deep historical and religious roots. Inspired by the Basque name Etxeberria, meaning "the new house," Xavier gained prominence through Saint Francis Xavier (1506–155...
Zavier is an English variant of the name Xavier, which itself derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning "the new house". The name Xavier became prominent through the Jesuit missionary Saint Francis Xavier (1...
Záviš is a Czech male given name with a uniquely pointed meaning, derived from the Czech word závist, meaning "envy." As a given name, it is quite rare and carries a strong emotional connotation, possibly once used in a...
Zaw (Burmese: ဇော်) is a Burmese masculine name meaning "preeminent, supreme" (preeminent). It is a common given name in Myanmar (Burma), reflecting positive qualities of excellence and leadership. Etymology and Signific...
Zawadi is a Swahili feminine name meaning "gift". It is derived from Arabic زواد (zawād) meaning "provisions" or "supplies", which evolved to connote a blessing or gift, reflecting the cultural significance of naming a c...
Zawar is an Arabic masculine name meaning "pilgrim, visitor". It derives from the Arabic root z-w-r, which conveys the idea of visiting or journeying, particularly with a spiritual or religious purpose. In Islamic tradit...
Zawisza is a Polish masculine given name, and the Polish cognate of the Czech name Záviš. The underlying root, Záviš, is itself derived from the Czech word závist, meaning "envy" — a rather unusual semantic source for a...
Zaxaria is the Old Church Slavic form of Zechariah and Zacharias.EtymologyThe name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Zeḵarya (זְכַרְיָה), meaning "Yahweh remembers," from the root zaḵar (to remember) and yah (referring...
Zaya is a feminine Mongolian name meaning 'fate, destiny' in the Mongolian language. It reflects the cultural significance of destiny and cosmic order in Mongolian traditions, often associated with Tibetan Buddhist influ...
Zayaan is a variant transcription of the Arabic name Zayan, which means "beautiful" in Arabic. This name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking countries and communities, reflecting the cultural importance of aesthetic qua...
Zayan is a given name of Arabic origin, meaning "beautiful." It is a unisex name predominantly used in the Arabic-speaking world. The name carries a sense of elegance and aesthetic quality, making it a popular choice for...
Zayd (also spelled Zaid) is an Arabic masculine given name meaning "growth" or "abundance", derived from the Arabic root zāda (زاد) meaning "to grow, to increase". The name holds particular significance in Islamic histor...
Zayden is a modern invented male given name in English usage, formed by blending the popular den suffix—as heard in names like Braden, Hayden, Jayden, and Aidan—with a trendy initial sound, often derived from the letter...
Zayn is an Arabic masculine given name meaning "beauty, grace." It derives from the Arabic root z-y-n (ز-ي-ن), which conveys concepts of adornment and excellence. The name is closely associated with Islamic history, most...
Etymology and MeaningZayna is a feminine Arabic name, derived as a variant of Zayn, which means "beauty, grace" in Arabic. It shares roots with names like Zain and Zaina, and is often used interchangeably with Zeina. The...
Zaynab is an Arabic female given name of uncertain origin. It is possibly derived from the Arabic elements zayn meaning "beauty" and ʾab meaning "father", thus implying "beauty of the father". Alternatively, it may come...
Zayn ad-Din is an Arabic masculine theophoric name composed of two elements: zayn (زين) meaning "beauty" and dīn (دين) meaning "religion, faith." The full meaning thus translates to "beauty of the faith." This name belon...
Zayne is an English given name, primarily considered a variant of Zane 1. The name Zane itself originates from an English surname of unknown meaning, introduced as a first name by American author Zane Grey (1872–1939). Z...
Zazil is a female given name of Mayan origin, particularly from the Yucatec Maya language. It means "clear, light, clarity" in Yucatec Maya, evoking qualities of brightness and translucence. Historical Significance Zazil...
Zbigniew is a Polish masculine given name derived from the West Slavic elements jĭzbyti "to dispel" and gněvŭ "anger", literally meaning "one who dispels anger".EtymologyThe name originates from the Old Slavic compound J...
Zbyhněv is a Czech form of the Old Slavic name Zbigniew. Originating from the Proto-Slavic elements jĭzbyti (“to dispel”) and gněvŭ (“anger”), the name carries the meaning of “one who dispels anger” or “calms anger.” Thi...
Zbyněk is a Czech masculine given name, originally a diminutive of Zbyhněv, but now used independently as a standalone name. It is related to the Polish Zbigniew and traces its roots to the Old Slavic name Jĭzbygněvŭ, de...
Zbyšek is a Czech masculine given name, originally a diminutive of Zbyhněv, now used independently. Zbyhněv itself is the Czech form of Zbigniew, which is derived from the Slavic elements jĭzbyti 'to dispel' and gněvŭ 'a...
Zbyszek is a Polish diminutive of the name Zbigniew. While Zbigniew itself carries a powerful meaning rooted in Old Slavic elements, Zbyszek often serves as a familiar, affectionate short form used in everyday interactio...