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Zara

Girl

A literary name probably inspired by the Arabic name Zahra.

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Zachary

Boy

Usual English form of Zacharias, used in some English versions of the New Testament.

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Zahra

Girl

An Arabic and Persian name meaning “shining” or “bright.”

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Zion

Boy

This name comes from the name of a citadel that was in the center of Jerusalem.

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Zoya

Girl

Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian and Bulgarian form of Zoe.

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Zain

Boy

Alternate transcription of Arabic زين, as well as the usual Urdu and Malay form.

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Zayden

Boy

An invented name, using the popular den suffix sound found in such names as Braden, Hayden, Jayden and Aidan.

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Zane

Boy/Girl

A given name derived from a surname of uncertain origin.

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How should I search when I only know the style I want?Start with a short phrase such as classic italian girl names or short greek names starting with e, then refine with the filter chips.

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