Girl Names Starting with Z

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

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

Christian names (6)

Zoe — LifeZofia — WisdomZorana — DawnZoya — LifeZulema — Usually linked to 'peace' or 'safe'Zvezdana — Star

Muslim names (67)

Zaahidah — Devout, ascetic womanZaahira — Radiant, blooming, shiningZaahirah — Radiant, blooming, shiningZaakirah — One who remembers GodZaakiyah — Pure and virtuousZaara — Often explained as flower or radianceZabiha — Sacrifice, offeringZafeerah — Victorious, successfulZafira — Victorious, triumphantZafirah — Victorious, triumphantZahabiyyah — Golden, of goldZaheeda — Devout, ascetic womanZaheedah — Devout, ascetic womanZaheerah — Helper, supporterZahida — Devout, ascetic womanZahira — Shining, radiant, bloomingZahiyah — Bright, radiant, splendidZahiyya — Bright, radiant, splendidZahra — Radiant, luminous; blossomingZahraa — The radiant, luminous oneZaida — Growing, increasing, abundantZaina — Beautiful; adornmentZainab — A fragrant desert plant; ornamentZakia — Pure, chaste, virtuousZakirah — One who remembers GodZakiya — Pure, virtuous, righteousZakiyya — Pure, chaste, righteousZakiyyah — Pure, chaste, righteousZamzam — The sacred well of MakkahZara — Usually 'blooming flower' or 'radiance'Zareen — Golden, made of goldZareenah — Golden, of goldZarghoona — Green, verdant, flourishingZarifa — Elegant, graceful, charmingZarina — Golden, of goldZarlasht — Usually explained as golden, golden stemZarqa — Blue; blue-eyedZartaj — Golden crownZayna — Beautiful; adornmentZaynab — A fragrant desert plant; ornamentZaynah — Beautiful, adornedZeenah — Adornment, ornament, beautyZeenat — Adornment, beauty, graceZehra — Radiant, luminous; blossomZeinab — A fragrant desert plant; ornamentZerina — Golden, of goldZeynep — Fragrant plant; ornament (form of Zaynab)Zhila — Usually explained as dew or brightnessZhino — Usually linked to lifeZhiyan — Life (in Kurdish)Zikra — Remembrance, reminderZimal — Often explained as covering, protectionZineb — Traditional name, linked to a fragrant treeZiyoda — Abundant, increaseZoha — Morning light, forenoon brightnessZohira — Radiant, evident, shiningZubaida — The choicest, the best partZubaria — Feminine of Zubair; strong, firmZubaydah — The choicest, the best partZuha — Forenoon, morning brightnessZuhaira — Little flower, little blossomZuhairah — Little flower, blossomZulaikha — Traditional name; meaning uncertainZulfah — Nearness, closeness to GodZulfiya — One with beautiful locks of hairZunaira — Traditional name; meaning uncertainZunairah — Traditional name; meaning uncertain

Jewish names (7)

Zahava — GoldenZehava — GoldenZemira — Song, melodyZipporah — BirdZissa — SweetZiva — Radiance, splendourZohar — Radiance, brilliant light

Buddhist names (2)

Zangmo — Good, virtuous womanZaya — Fate, destiny

Modern & Classic names (3)

Zelda — Grey battle; also blessedZinnia — The zinnia flowerZola — Calm, tranquil