Female and male first names beginning with the letter “Z”..

Arabic name meaning 'beauty' or 'attractiveness', reflecting aesthetic qualities and having historical usage as both masculine and feminine, now more commonly associated with females due to its delicate sound.

Chinese name translating to "Purple Zither", originating from the ancient musical instrument guqin and symbolizing royalty and wisdom.

Popular Chinese name meaning 'tranquil wisdom', composed of characters signifying wisdom ('Zhi') and calmness ('Han').

Elegant Arabic name meaning 'flowers' or 'blossoms', derived from the ancient Mesopotamian epithet of the goddess Ishtar, symbolizing love and beauty.

Chinese boy's name meaning 'wise and good.'

Arabic name meaning 'elegant' or 'graceful', historically held by renowned figures like Ziheir al-Tabari, and gaining global recognition while retaining rarity.

Chinese male given name, originating from ancient literature, meaning 'constant wisdom'.

Arabic name meaning 'luminous', derived from 'zihar' and associated with intelligence and wisdom.

Hebrew name derived from "Tzion," meaning Jerusalem, with historical significance and cultural roots in Judaism.

Distinctive Chinese girl's name meaning "Purple Gentleness" or "Calm Purple", originating from Imperial China during the Qing Dynasty and evoking images of nobility and serenity.

Zikayla: An exotic name of unknown origin, often associated with the Arabic word 'zikr', meaning remembrance.

Distinctive name of unknown origin, often associated with African roots but without proven etymology, adding to its mystery and intrigue.

African name from the Hausa people, meaning 'remembrance' or 'commemoration'.

Unique, unisex African name of Igbo origin from Nigeria, meaning "grateful" or "thankful".

Swahili-derived name meaning "Remembering God" or "God will Remember.

Empowering female name of Akan origin from Ghana, meaning "to make way for others.

Exotic African name from the Fulani people, meaning 'patience' or 'endurance'.

Swahili female name meaning 'remembrance'.

Zikiya: Arabic origin, meaning "intelligent" or "wise". Pronounced /zi-KEE-uh/. Popularized through Toni Morrison's novel "Sula". Typically female, but can be considered unisex in some cultures. A unique choice for parents seeking a distinctive name.

Unique African name derived from the Chewa people's Bantu language, meaning 'peace' or 'tranquility.'

Beautiful Swahili name meaning 'the moon', symbolizing wisdom, beauty, and renewal.

African Malagasy name meaning 'brave' or 'courageous', signifying strength and resilience.

Unique female name of Arabic origin, derived from 'zikr', meaning 'remembrance' or 'mention', popularized by Islamic scholar Rumi in his works.

Captivating African name derived from Swahili, meaning "peace" in English, embodying harmony and tranquility.

Unique Hungarian name derived from "szilva," meaning "plum." Coined by Sándor Petőfi, it signifies sweetness, growth, abundance, and creativity.

Swahili-derived name meaning "strong one," signifying robustness and power.

Unique Slavic given name that originated from the ancient Slavic word 'zila', meaning snow, or possibly derived from 'zil', meaning alive.

Unique female given name of Latin origin, derived from "zelo," meaning zeal or ardor, associated with devotion and zealousness.

Uncommon Armenian name derived from "Zildijian," meaning "cymbal maker.

Mysterious and captivating unisex name with unknown origins.

Unique Chinese name composed of "zi", meaning purple, and "lin", meaning forest, translating to "Purple Forest". It symbolizes nobility, strength, and prosperity.

Uncommon, unique name of unknown origin and meaning.

Rare Hebrew female name derived from "Tzillah", meaning "shade" or "shadow". It appears in the Book of Genesis as the daughter of Eliphaz and wife of Lamech.

Dutch name derived from "zillig," meaning "cheerful" or "happy-go-lucky." It's often associated with the Dutch tradition of "zillige" naming, which involves choosing a name based on personality traits. Although popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Zillie remains a beloved choice today due to its unique sound and charming meaning.

Unknown origin, coined rather than derived from an existing language or culture, but has gained popularity in recent years for its futuristic sound.

Rare Hebrew name meaning 'drizzling', derived from the Old Testament maidservant who bore four sons to Jacob.

Unique Hebrew feminine given name meaning "shadow.

Rare Hebrew-derived female name meaning 'shadow', linked to biblical figures Zipporah and Zelophehad.

Bulgarian name derived from "zilja," meaning rose, signifying elegance and cultural heritage.

Unique name with unknown origin and speculative meanings, despite gaining popularity for its distinctive sound.