Boy Names Starting with Z

Baby boy names beginning with Z from every tradition, grouped by faith, each with its meaning and origin.

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60 names · each links to its meaning, origin, pronunciation and history.

Christian names (5)

Zacharias — God has rememberedZachary — The Lord has rememberedZechariah — The Lord has rememberedZeke — God strengthensZygmunt — Victorious protector

Muslim names (46)

Zaahid — Devout; detached from worldly thingsZaeem — Leader, chief; guarantorZafar — Victory, triumphZaheen — Intelligent, sharp-mindedZaheer — Helper, supporterZahid — Devout; detached from worldly thingsZahin — Intelligent, sharp-mindedZahir — Manifest, evident; also brightZaid — Increase, growth, abundanceZain — Beauty, adornment, graceZainul — Beauty of, ornament ofZakari — Form of Zakariyya; God has rememberedZakaria — Prophet Zechariah; God has rememberedZakariya — Prophet Zechariah; God has rememberedZaki — Pure, virtuous; intelligentZakir — One who remembers GodZalmay — Young man, youthZaman — Time, era, ageZameer — Conscience, inner selfZamir — Conscience, inner heartZarif — Elegant, refined, wittyZawwar — Frequent visitor; pilgrimZayan — Beautiful, adorned, radiantZayd — Increase, growth, abundanceZayn — Beauty, grace, adornmentZayyan — One who adorns; beautifierZeeshan — Dignified, of high rankZeki — Intelligent, clever; pureZia — Light, brightness, radianceZiad — Increase, growth, abundanceZidan — Growth, increaseZikri — Remembrance of GodZillur — Shade of the Most MercifulZishan — Dignified, of high statusZiyad — Growth, increase, abundanceZmaray — Lion (in Pashto)Zmarialai — Lion-hearted, brave as a lionZohair — Little flower; bright, blossomingZubair — Strong, firmZubayr — Strong, firmZuberi — Strong; powerfulZubir — Strong, firmZuhaib — Little gold, preciousZuhair — Little flower; bright, blossomingZulfiqar — The sword of ʿAlīZulkifl — The Prophet Dhul-Kifl

Jewish names (3)

Zelig — Blessed, happyZev — WolfZohar — Radiance, brilliant light

Buddhist names (2)

Zangpo — Good, excellentZen — Meditation

Modern & Classic names (4)

Zane — Uncertain; often linked to JohnZbigniew — To dispel angerZdravko — HealthyZoran — Dawn; born at daybreak