Female and male first names beginning with the letter “Z”..
ZIO
MaleItalian name derived from the word 'zio', meaning 'uncle'. It's a unique, distinctive choice popular among Italians for generations.
ZIOMARA
FemaleUnique African name derived from the Swahili word "ziwa," meaning "lake." It signifies "lake of wisdom" or "sea of knowledge.
ZION
FemaleDistinctively Hebrew name derived from 'tsiyyon', meaning 'highest point' or 'peak'. Originally signifying Jerusalem, the spiritual heart of Judaism, Zion has since transcended religion and race to symbolize unity and strength.
ZION
MaleZion, of Hebrew origin, means 'high hill' and is deeply rooted in Jewish culture, symbolizing unity and God's dwelling among His people.
ZIONA
FemaleHebrew-origin name meaning "zealous for Zion (Jerusalem)", reflecting a profound devotion to the holy city.
ZIONAH
FemaleUnique Hebrew feminine name derived from 'Tsiyonah', meaning 'Dew from Zion', representing fertility and connection to Israel.
ZIONE
MaleZione (pronounced zi-O-ne) is an uncommon, distinct African-origin given name, popularized in recent years by Zimbabwean Paralympic sprinter Zione Chikwanha.
ZIONN
MaleHebrew given name derived from "Tsiyon," meaning "dwelling place" or "fortress." It signifies a place of refuge and divine presence, originally referring to Jerusalem's Mount Zion in Jewish culture. Today, it is recognized as a unisex name with growing popularity among diverse cultures and backgrounds, boosted by its use by celebrities like Zion Williamson.
ZIONNA
FemaleCaptivating Hebrew feminine name meaning 'Daughter of Jerusalem'.
ZIONNAH
FemaleHebrew name, derived from "Zion," the hill in Jerusalem, symbolizing homecoming, purity, and holiness. It's predominantly used as a female name, with some rare instances of male usage.
ZIONNE
FemaleRare, Hebrew-derived name meaning 'Jerusalem,' popularized in the U.S. by celebrities like Snoop Dogg.
ZIOR
FemaleRare Hebrew unisex name with the meaning of "light" or "shining," inspired by the Hebrew word "zohar.
ZIOR
MaleUncommon name of unknown origin and meaning.
ZIORA
FemaleCaptivating Hebrew name derived from "tzedek," meaning "righteousness" or "justice." It holds historical significance in Jewish culture, often given to girls embodying compassion and fairness.
ZIPORA
FemaleHebrew name meaning 'bird', derived from the biblical figure Zipporah, Moses' Midianite wife.
ZIPORAH
FemaleRare Hebrew name meaning "bird," with significant biblical history, including being the wife of Moses in Exodus.
ZIPPORAH
FemaleUnique Hebrew name meaning "bird," reflecting beauty and freedom. It's derived from the root word "tzipor" and is notable as the wife of Moses in the Bible, displaying courage by saving him from an angel of death sent by God.
ZIQI
FemaleChinese given name meaning "purple seven", historically associated with nobility and wisdom through figures like Ziqi of Nan Zhou.
ZIQUAN
MaleTraditional Chinese given name composed of ' Zi' meaning character/self-cultivation, and 'Quan' meaning power/authority.
ZIRA
FemaleAfrican-origin name derived from Swahili, meaning 'powerful'. Popularized by Disney's "The Lion King", it signifies wisdom, intelligence, and independence.
ZIRACHI
FemaleRare African name of Swahili origin, meaning "the one who brings light.
ZIRAH
FemaleUncommon yet captivating female name of African origin, derived from the Swahili word "zira," meaning "to respect" or "to honor.
ZIRAILI
FemaleAfrican name of Bantu origin that translates to 'place of the sun', reflecting a deep connection to nature and divine powers.
ZIRAILY
FemaleDistinctive unisex name of West African origin, popularized during Mali's 14th-century Malian Empire. It's associated with Princess Ziraily, daughter of Emperor Mansa Musa, known for her intelligence, courage, and beauty. The name may be linked to the Arabic word 'zara', meaning 'to bloom' or 'flourish'. Today, it's recognized globally but remains relatively rare.
ZIRE
MaleHebrew name meaning "song" or "lyric," derived from "zamir," meaning "singer.
ZIREL
FemaleHebrew boy's name meaning 'song' or 'melody', derived from the word 'zerem'.
ZIRI
MaleUnique Berber name from North Africa, meaning 'light' or 'shine', popularized by the Zirid dynasty that ruled Algeria in the 10th-11th centuries.
ZIRUI
MaleUnique Chinese name composed of ' Zi', meaning character or writing, and ' Rui', signifying prosperous or precious.
ZIRWA
FemaleAfrican name from the Bantu language family, translating to 'peace' or 'harmony', reflecting its cultural significance and positive values.
ZISEL
FemaleRare Hebrew feminine name meaning 'fringes', derived from the word 'tzitzit'.
ZISHA
MaleHebrew name meaning "gift from God," reflecting its ancient biblical origins and enduring global popularity.
ZISHAN
MaleUnique Persian name meaning "golden one", symbolizing prosperity and wealth, and popularized by historical figures like poet Zishan Kabir.
ZISHE
MaleHebrew name meaning 'God is my strength'.
ZISSEL
FemaleRare, Hebrew-derived given name meaning 'he will laugh', originally the pet form of Isaac, the biblical patriarch whose name was inspired by his mother Sarah's laughter upon learning she would bear him in her old age.
ZISSY
FemaleUnique, Hebrew-origin name meaning 'lily', signifying purity and grace.
ZITA
FemaleUnique Italian name derived from the Latin word 'Cithara', meaning 'lyre' or 'harp', associated with music and poetry in ancient Roman culture.
ZITHLALY
FemaleAztec name composed of "Tlahui" meaning "day" and "Yolli" meaning "heart", translating to "day heart". It references the Aztecs' belief in their sun god Tonatiuh being nourished by human sacrifices, making it historically significant yet rare today.
ZITLALI
FemaleMexican girl's name meaning 'star' in Nahuatl, representing guidance and light.
ZITLALIC
FemaleUnique Mayan girls' name meaning "little star".
ZITLALLI
FemaleAztec name meaning 'star', given to the goddess of stars who became the Ceiba tree.