Submitted Names Containing z

This is a list of submitted names in which a substring is z.
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Anza f Venda
Meaning "to increase, to add more".
Anzac m & f English (Australian)
An acronym, given in honour of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps; originally those who served at Gallipoli during World War I, but now all who have served and died for Australia and New Zealand during military operations.
Anžalika f Belarusian
Łacinka form of Anzhalika.
Anzan f & m Chinese
Combination of An 1 and Zan.
Anzansi m & f Dagbani
Means "courage" or "persistence" in Dagbani.
Anzar m Uyghur
Originates from the Arabic language.Anzar name meaning in English is Pure Gold, Silver.
Anzar m Berber Mythology
Means "rain" in Amazigh. In Berber mythology, this was the name of the god of rain.
Anze f Japanese
From Japanese 杏 (an) meaning "apricot" combined with 世 (ze) meaning "generations". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Anzél f Afrikaans
Variant of Anzelle.
Anzel m American
Variant of Ansel.
Ànzela f Sardinian
Sardinian form of Angela as well as a quasi-adoption of the Sardinian word ànzelu "angel".
Anžela f Latvian, Estonian, Belarusian
Latvian form of Angela and Estonian transcription of Анжела (see Anzhela). Belarusian łacinka form of Anzhela.
Anżela f Polish (Rare)
Polish transcription of Анжела (see Anzhela) as well as variant of Angela influenced by Anzhela... [more]
Anzeledda f Sardinian
Diminutive of Ànzela.
Anżelika f Polish (Rare)
Polish transcription of Анжелика or Анжеліка (see Anzhelika. Rarely used as a Polish alternate form of Angelika, possibly influenced by the word "anżelika", which refers to candied Angelica, or to the plant Angelica in general.
Anzelina f Sardinian
Sardinian form of Angelina.
Anzelinu m Sardinian
Sardinian form of Angelino.
Anzelle f Afrikaans
Afrikaans form of Ancelle.
Anzélm m Kashubian
Kashubian form of Anselm.
Anzelm m Polish, Hungarian
Polish and Hungarian form of Anselm.
Anzélma f Kashubian
Feminine form of Anzélm.
Anzelma f Polish, Hungarian, Croatian (Rare), Lithuanian (Rare)
Polish, Hungarian, Croatian and Lithuanian feminine form of Anselm.
Anzelmas m Lithuanian (Rare)
Lithuanian form of Anselm.
Anzelmo m Croatian (Rare)
Croatian form of Anselm.
Ànzelu m Sardinian
Variant of Ànghelu. The name coincides with Sardinian ànzelu "angel".
Anzerma f Sicilian
Sicilian feminine form of Anselm.
Anzermu m Sicilian
Sicilian form of Anselm.
Anzesa f Sardinian
Variant of Agnesa.
Anzhalika f Belarusian
Belarusian form of Angelica.
Anzhel f & m Armenian, Bulgarian
Variant of Angel.
Anzhella f Russian
Variant of Anzhela.
Anzheng m Chinese
From the Chinese 岸 (àn) meaning "beach, shore" and 峥 (zhēng) meaning "high, lofty, noble" or 正 (zhèng) meaning "correct, right, proper".
Anzhi f Chinese (Modern)
Combination of the names An 1 and Zhi, can also be a form of Angie or Angi.
Anzhik f Armenian
Diminutive form of Anzhela.
Anzhong m Chinese
From the Chinese 岸 (àn) meaning "beach, shore" and 钟 (zhōng) meaning "clock, bell".
Anzia f Italian
Italian form of Anthia.
Anzo m Georgian
Short form of Anzor.
Anzola f Venetian (Archaic)
Venetian form of Angela. (Cf. Angiola.)
Anzolo m Venetian
Venetian form of Angelo.
Anzori m Georgian
Form of Anzor with the nominative suffix, used in Georgian when the name is written stand-alone.
Anzoriko m Georgian
Diminutive of Anzor.
Anzu f Japanese
From 杏 or 杏子 (anzu), referring to a type of apricot known as Prunus armeniaca (also called the ansu, Siberian or Tibetan apricot).... [more]
Anzû m Near Eastern Mythology, Sumerian Mythology
Possibly means "heavenly eagle". Name borne by a Mesopotamian demon, who was drawn in the form of a huge fire and water breathing bird, or a lion-headed eagle.
Anzuko f Japanese
From Japanese 杏 (anzu) meaning "apricot" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Aozhi m Chinese
From the Chinese 翱 (áo) meaning "soar, roam" and 智 (zhì) meaning "wisdom, knowledge, intelligence".
Aozhou m Chinese
From the Chinese 翱 (áo) meaning "soar, roam" and 舟 (zhōu) meaning "boat".
Aozora f & m Japanese (Modern)
From 青空 (aozora) meaning "blue sky."... [more]
Apollóniosz m Hungarian
Hungarian form of Apollonios.
Apoloniusz m Polish
Polish form of Apollonius.
Apozonallotl f Aztec and Toltec Mythology
Means "water foam" in Classical Nahuatl, from the words ātl ("water") and pozōnallōtl ("foam"). This is one of the names of the Aztec goddess Chalchiuhtlicue.
Appiusz m Polish
Polish form of Appius.
Apszik m Hungarian (Rare)
Means "younger brother" in Hunnish.
Aqqız f Karachay-Balkar
Means "white girl" in Karachay-Balkar.
Aquetzalli f & m Nahuatl
Possibly derived from Nahuatl atl "water" and quetzalli "quetzal feather, something precious". Alternately, may derive from ahquetzalli, meaning "irrigation ditch" or "gruel".
Aqylzada f Kazakh
From ақыл (akyl) meaning "intelligance, intelect" combined with Persian زاده (zadeh) meaning "offspring"
Aqzhol m Kazakh
Alternate transcription of Kazakh Ақжол (see Akzhol).
Aqzilya f Kazakh
From ақ (ak) meaning "white" combined with Arabic ضياء (diya) meaning "splendour, glow"
Araitz f & m Basque (Modern)
From the name of the valley of Araitz, located in Navarre.
Araiz f Basque
Possibly a variant of Araitz.
Aramisz m Hungarian
Hungarian form of Aramis.
Arantza f Basque
Derived from Basque arantza "hawthorn; thorn".
Aranza f Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Galician (Rare)
Spanish and Galician form of Basque Arantza.
Aratz m Basque
Aratz is a mountain of the Basque Country in Spain located at the mountain range Altzania (also called Urkilla) that provides the extension for the massif Aizkorri. The name of the mountain itself is derived from Basque aratz "clean, pure; clear" (in the case of the mountain, aratz refers to its stone surface devoid of vegetation).
Aratzuri f Medieval Basque
Derived from aratz, meaning "pure", and zuri, meaning "white".... [more]
Araz m Kurdish
From the name of the mountain in the Kurdistan region.
Arazbija f Medieval Baltic, Medieval Turkic, Tatar (Archaic), Lithuanian (Archaic)
Recorded in Lithuania on a Muslim Tatar female in the 16th-century.
Araziel m Hebrew, Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
Apparently means "light of God" or "moon of God" in Hebrew. This is the name of a fallen angel who was cast out of heaven by God for having relations with earthly women.
Arbazakios m Old Median
Hellenized form of Old Median *Arabazuka, meaning "having wild arms".
Arduzza f Sicilian
Diminutive of Arda.
Ardziv m Armenian
Means "eagle" in Armenian.
Ardzvig f Armenian
Means "young eagle" in Armenian.
Areknaz f Armenian
Etymology uncertain, perhaps from the Armenian Արեգ (arek) meaning "sun" and the Persian نازی (nazi) meaning "sweet, coy" or Armenian նազանք (nazank') meaning "affection, coquetry".
Areknazan f Armenian
Etymology uncertain, perhaps from the Armenian Արեգ (arek) meaning "sun" and the Persian نازی (nazi) meaning "sweet, coy" or Armenian նազանք (nazank') meaning "affection, coquetry".
Arétász m Hungarian (Rare)
Hungarian form of Aretas.
Arez m Kurdish
According to a user from Iraq, the name Arez is of Kurdish origin and means "Rain".
Arezki m Kabyle
Probably derived from Arabic رِزْق (rizq) meaning "wealth, fortune" or "nourishment, sustenance".
Arezo f Dari Persian
Dari Persian form of Arezou.
Arezqi m Kabyle
Variant transcription of Arezki.
Arfonzu m Sicilian
Sicilian form of Alfonso.
Ariez m & f American
Variant of Aries.
Ariobarzanes m Old Persian (Hellenized), History
Hellenized form of the Old Persian name *Arya-bṛz-ana- which possibly meant "making the Aryans great", of which the first element is derived from Old Persian aryā "Aryans". The second element is not really certain, perhaps *brzi- "high"... [more]
Arioz m Hebrew (Rare)
Means "strong lion" in Hebrew, combination of the names Ari 1 and Oz 2
Aritza m Basque
From Basque haritza meaning "the oak". This is the name of various toponyms across the Basque Country.
Ariunzayaa f Mongolian
From Mongolian ариун (ariun) meaning "pure, clear, clean" and заяа (zayaa) meaning "fate, destiny".
Ariunzul f Mongolian
Derived from Mongolian ариун (ariun) meaning "clear, pure, holy" and зул (zul) meaning "lamp, torch".
Ariz m Medieval Basque
Of uncertain origin and meaning. Current theories include a Basque form of Felix and a derivation from Basque aritz "oak".
Ariza f Spanish, Hebrew
Either transferred use of the surname Ariza or from a Hebrew word meaning "cedar panels".
Arizbeth f American (Hispanic)
Likely an invented name based on Elizabeth.
Arizia f Medieval Basque
Medieval Basque name of uncertain origin and meaning, even though it might be a feminine form of Ariz. It was first recorded in Navarre in 1274.
Arizona f English (American)
From the name of the state in the Southwestern region of the United States. Its etymology is uncertain; it may be derived from O'odham alĭ ṣonak meaning "small spring", via the Spanish intermediary form Arizonac... [more]
Arkadź m Belarusian
Belarusian form of Arkadiy.
Arkadzi m Belarusian
Belarusian form of Arkadios.
Arkadzij m Belarusian
Belarusian form of Arcadius.
Arkadziya f Belarusian
Feminine form of Arkadzi.
Arkhelaosz m Hungarian
Hungarian form of Archelaos (see Archelaus).
Armozel m Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
The name of a Gnostic angel and "aeon", identified in Sethian works.
Arnaitz m Basque
From the name of a mountain in the town of Turrillas, Navarre, itself based on Basque haitz ("peak, boulder").
Arnatz m Basque (Rare)
From Basque Arnatz, the name of a mountain in the town of Arbizu, Navarre.
Arnaz m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Arnaz.
Arnza m Etruscan
Diminutive of Arruns.
Arrunzio m Italian
Italian form of Arruntius.
Arseniusz m Polish
Polish form of Arsenius.
Arszlán m Hungarian (Rare)
Hungarian form of Arslan.
Artabazanes m Old Persian (Latinized), History
Latinized variant of Artabazus or Artabrzana. It was the name of a prince and king of the Atropatene Kingdom who ruled in 221 BC or 220 BC
Artabazus m Old Persian (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Artavazda via its Greek form Artabazos. This name was borne by two Persian satraps from Phrygia.
Artazauštri f Old Persian
Old Persian form of Artazostre.
Artazostre f Old Persian (Hellenized), History
Hellenized form of Old Persian *Artazauštrī meaning "who is in favor of Arta/Ṛta, the deified Truth" or "who is devoted to Arta". This name was borne by a Persian princess (5th century BC); Artazostre was the daughter of Darius the Great by his wife Artystone.
Artebudz m Old Celtic
Possibly means "bear penis" in Noric.
Artemasz m Hungarian
Hungarian variant of Artemon.
Artemiusz m Polish
Polish form of Artemios.
Artemiz f Turkish (Rare)
Turkish form of Artemis.
Artemiziya f Ukrainian (Rare)
Ukrainian form of Artemisia. Artemiziya Halytska (1912-1985) was an Ukrainian nationalist.
Artizia f African American
Artesia "Nice and Artistic"
Arunaz f Kazakh
From Kazakh ару (aru) meaning "beautiful, charming" combined with Persian ناز (nāz) meaning "delight, comfort, coquetry, affectation".
Arvinzhargal f Mongolian
Means "abundant happiness" in Mongolian, from арвин (arvin) meaning "rich, copious, abundant" and жаргал (jargal) meaning "happiness, blessing".
Arvizhikhbayar m & f Mongolian
Means "increasing joy" in Mongolian, from арвижих (arvijikh) meaning "to accumulate" and баяр (bayar) meaning "joy, celebration".
Arvizhikhbuyan m & f Mongolian
Means "increased virtue" in Mongolian, from арвижих (arvijikh) meaning "to accumulate" and буян (buyan) meaning "good deed, virtue, charity" or "fortune, blessing".
Arvizhikhzhargal m & f Mongolian
Means "increased happiness" in Mongolian, from арвижих (arvijikh) meaning "to accumulate" and жаргал (jargal) meaning "happiness, blessing".
Arzadin m Abkhaz
Meaning unknown.
Arzel m Breton
Variant of Arzhel.
Arzela f Breton
Feminine form of Arzel.
Arzén m Hungarian
Hungarian form of Arsenios.
Arzénia f Hungarian
Feminine form of Arzén.
Arzhaana f Tuvan
Derived from Tuvan аржаан (arzhaan) meaning "water spring, stream".
Arzhana f Tuvan, Altai
Variant of Arzhaana.
Arzhela f Breton (Rare)
Feminine form of Arzhel.
Arzhelenn f Breton
Variant of Arzhela.
Arzhula f Breton (Rare)
Feminine form of Arzhul.
Arzhulenn f Breton
Variant of Arzhula.
Arzhulig m Breton
Diminutive of Arzhul
Arzhur m Breton
Breton form of Arthur.
Arzhura f Breton (Rare)
Feminine form of Arzhur.
Arzhurenn f Breton
Variant of Arzhura.
Arzhurig m Breton
Diminutive of Arzhur
Arzhvael m Breton
Variant of Arzhel.
Arzı f Crimean Tatar
Crimean Tatar form of Arezoo.
Arziki f Hausa
Means "wealth, riches; prosperity" in Hausa.
Arziya f Uzbek
Possibly from arzi- meaning "to merit, to deserve".
Arzo f Afghan, Pashto
Afghan form of Arezou.
Arzoi f Punjabi (Modern, Expatriate), Indian (Sikh, Modern, Expatriate)
Possibly derived from the Punjabi noun ਅਰਜ਼ (arz) meaning "petition, supplication, request".
Arzum f Turkish, Azerbaijani (Rare)
Means "my wish, my desire", from Turkish and Azerbaijani arzu meaning "wish, desire" (of Persian origin) and the first person singular possessive suffix -m.
Arzuman m Azerbaijani, Armenian
Means "desirable man", from Persian آرزو‎ (ârezu) meaning "desire, wish, hope."
Arzygül f Turkmen (Modern)
Arzygül is long for Arzı.
Arzylan m Tuvan (Rare)
Means "lion" in Tuvan.
Asdvadzadur m Armenian
Means "heaven-sent" in Armenian.
Asdza f Navajo
From Navajo asdzą́ą́ "woman" (especially one about 50 years of age or older). This name may be given to a sickly newborn in the hopes of her surviving to become a mature woman.
Asdzą́ą́ Nádleehé f New World Mythology
The name of a Navajo creation goddess whose name means "changing woman" or "woman who changes".
Asheazi f Eggon
A beautiful woman, precious woman
Ashkenaz m Biblical
Ashkenaz is the first son of Gomer, and a Japhetic patriarch in the Table of Nations.
Ashnaza f Mordvin
Means "blond, light", related to Erzya ашо (ašo) "white".
Askanaz m Armenian
Armenian form of Ashkenaz.
Aslamaz m Georgian (Archaic)
Meaning uncertain. It is probably of Persian or Turkic origin, but it is also possible that it is of Kartvelian origin, in which case it is likely related to the Georgian adjective ლამაზი (lamazi) meaning "beautiful, handsome".... [more]
Aspazija f Latvian (Rare), Lithuanian (Rare)
Latvian and Lithuanian form of Aspasia. Aspazija was the pen name of Elza Johanna Emilija Lizete Pliekšāne (16 March 1865 – 5 November 1943), one of the most important Latvian poets and playwrights.
Aspazy m Polish (Rare)
Polish form of Aspasius.
Asperanza f Aragonese
Aragonese form of Esperanza.
Assunzione f Italian
Meaning, "ascension."
Assutzena f Catalan (Rare)
Catalan cognate of Azucena.
Asteriusz m Polish
Polish form of Asterios.
Āsugīsalaz m Old Norse
Deriving from the Germanic elements ansu- ("god") and gīslaz ("hostage"). This name is part of an inscription in Proto-Norse on Kragehul I, a lance-shaft from Denmark that has been dated to between 200 and 475 CE.
Asunzión f Aragonese
Aragonese form of Asunción.
Asunzsion f Venetian
Venetian form of Assunzione.
Asylzhan m & f Kazakh
From Kazakh асыл (asil) meaning "precious, noble" (of Arabic origin) and жан (zhan) meaning "soul" (of Persian origin).
Ászáf m Biblical Hungarian
Hungarian form of Asaph.
Aszer m Jewish (Polonized)
Polonized spelling of Asher.
Aszpázia f Hungarian (Rare)
Hungarian form of Aspasia.
Asztéria f Hungarian (Rare)
Hungarian form of Asteria.
Aszteriosz m Hungarian
Hungarian form Asterios.
Asztrid f Hungarian
Hungarian form of Astrid.
Asztrida f Hungarian
Hungarian form of Astrid.
Aszur m Ancient Assyrian (Polonized)
Polonised form of Assyrian god's name Ashur.
Atanáz m Hungarian (Rare)
Hungarian form of Athanasius.
Atanaza f Walloon
Feminine version of Atanaza, can also be the Walloon version of Anastasia.
Atanazas m Lithuanian
Lithuanian form of Athanasius.
Atanaze m Walloon
Walloon form of Athanase.
Atanazije m Croatian
Croatian form of Athanasius.
Atanazja f Polish (Rare)
Feminine form of Atanazy.
Atanazy m Polish
Polish form of Athanasius.
Athanáz m Slovak
Slovak variant form of Athanasius.
Athénagorasz m Hungarian
Hungarian form of Athenagoras.
Atlasz m Hungarian
Hungarian form of Atlas.
Atlatzin m Nahuatl
Derived from Nahuatl atlatl "spear-thrower, spear-throwing lever" and the diminutive or reverential suffix -tzin.
Atotoztli f Nahuatl, Aztec
Means "water parrot", deriving from the Nahuatl elements atl ("water, a body of water") and toztli ("yellow parrot"). Name borne by an Aztec queen that possibly ruled as tlatoani (ruler of a city-state) in her own right.
Atsamaz m Caucasian Mythology, Ossetian
Meaning uncertain, most likely of Alanian origin. In Caucasian mythology Atsamaz is a musician who plays a magical golden pipe. He is also a hero in the Nart sagas.
Atz m English (American, Modern, Rare)
In the case of Atz Kilcher, it is a short form of Attila.
Atzany f Spanish (Mexican, Rare)
Possibly an invented name using the same sounds found in names such as Ahtziri and Itzayana.
Atze m German
A short form or nickname of Arthur or Adolf.... [more]
Atzela f Greek
Variant of Antzela.
Atzi f Nahuatl (?), Mexican (Rare)
Allegedly derived from a Nahuatl word meaning "rain". This name was used for a character in the 2010 Mexican animated film Guardians of the Lost Code (Spanish: Brijes 3D).
Atzimba f Purépecha
Meaning uncertain. It was used for the title character in Ricardo Castro's historical opera Atzimba (1900), about the relationship between a Purépecha princess and the Spanish captain Villadiego.
Atzin m & f Aztec, Mexican
Derived from Nahuatl atl "water" and the reverential or diminutive suffix -tzin.
Atziri f Mexican
Variant of Ahtziri.
Audenzia f Sicilian (Rare)
Feminine form of Audenzio.
Audenzio m Italian
Italian form of Audentius.
Audífaz m Spanish (Rare), Popular Culture
Spanish form of Audifax. In this day and age, the best-known bearer of this name is Audífaz Córcega, a character from the Mexican telenovela Mi marido tiene familia (2017-2019).
Auguszta f Hungarian
Hungarian form of Augusta.
Augusztina f Hungarian
Hungarian cognate of Augustina.
Augusztusz m Hungarian
Hungarian form of Augustus.
Auhaz m Scots
Scots form of Ahaz.
Aunitz f & m Basque (Modern, Rare)
From Basque aunitz meaning "much".
Aurangzaib m Urdu
Urdu form of Aurangzeb.
Auritz m Basque (Modern, Rare)
Tranferred use of the name of a town in Navarre (officially named Burguete-Auritz). The toponym may come originally from the forename Aurius.
Aussenzia f Italian
Feminine form of Aussenzio.
Aussenzio m Italian
Italian form of Auxentius.
Austitza f Basque
Basque feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning. ... [more]
Austiza f Basque
Basque feminine form of Augustine 1.
Auszrine f Baltic Mythology
Either an older or a Polonized form of Aušrinė (or possibly both seeing as many of the early documents on Baltic deities were composed by Polish authors).... [more]
Auziàs m Provençal
Provençal form of Eleazar.
Avaz m Uzbek, Azerbaijani, Kyrgyz, Tajik
Possibly an Uzbek, Azerbaijani, Kyrgyz and Tajik form of Awaz.
Avazbek m Uzbek, Kyrgyz, Tajik
Combination of Avaz and the Turkish military title beg meaning "chieftain, master".
Avenanzio m Italian (Rare)
Derived from the Latin meaning "he who greets first".
Aviezer m Hebrew
Means "my father is help" in Hebrew.
Avioz m Hebrew
Combination of the names Avi and Oz 2 means "my father has strength" in Hebrew.
Avzem f Kurdish
Means "grass" in Kurdish.
Awaz m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic عوض (see Awad).
Awaz f Kurdish
Means "music, melody, tune" in Kurdish.
Awiszaj m Polish (Rare)
Polish modern form of Abiszaj, pronounced like the modern Hebrew spelling Avishai.
Äxmätzäki m Tatar, Bashkir
Combination of Äxmät and Zäki.
Äxmätzyan m Tatar
Tatar form of Ehmetjan.
Axzel m English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Axel. According to the SSA, Axzel was given to 12 boys in 2011.
Ayagaaguzahlix̂ m Aleut
Meaning "only a woman".
Ayakazu m Japanese
Derived from 花 (aya) meaning "flower" or 絢 (aya) meaning "brilliant, gorgeous", 佳 (ka) meaning "excellent, good" and 司 (su) meaning "to rule, control, manage".
Ayako‘z f Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek aya meaning "mother" and ko'z meaning "eye" or "glance".
Aybəniz f Azerbaijani
Means "moon-faced" in Azerbaijani, ultimately from Turkic ay meaning "moon" and Azerbaijani bəniz meaning "face, complexion".
Ayeza f Urdu
Alternate transcription of Urdu عائزہ (see Aiza).
Ayezza f Filipino (Rare)
Meaning unknown.
Aygüzäl f Bashkir
From the Bashkir aй (ay) meaning "moon" and гүзәл ( güzäl) meaning "beautiful".
Aykız f Turkish
Ay meaning “Moon” in Turkish and Kız Meaning “Girl” in Turkish
Aynagözel f Turkmen
From Turkmen ayna meaning "mirror, glass" combined with Turkmen gözel meaning "beautiful, pretty, lovely".
Aynaz f Iranian, Turkish
Iranian variant and Turkish form of Ainaz.
Aynaza f Bashkir
Derived from Bashkir ай (ay) meaning "moon" and Persian نازی (nazi) meaning "sweet, coy".
Ayotzin f & m Nahuatl
From Nahuatl ayotli "squash, gourd, pumpkin". Coincides with a Nahuatl word meaning "turtle, tortoise".