This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is English (American); and a substring is z.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
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
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Azerah f English (American)A feminine adaptation of Lazarus, derived from “Eleazar” as both an omission of “El” (God) and having a feminine ending (“-ah”).
Azereth f English (American, Rare)Probably derived from the Jewish feast day
atzeret (alternative transcription:
azereth) with unclear meaning, proposed interpretations include "conclusion" and "gathering" that coincides in time with the Christian pentecost... [
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Belzora f English (American, Rare)Meaning unknown. It might possibly be derived from
Belzora, the name of a port town in Texas that was abandoned in the 1870s.
Izetta f American (Rare, Archaic), English (American, Rare)This name was used at least as early as the 1870s in the Appalachian Mountain area of the eastern United States. Notable bearer is New Jersey born actress Izetta Jewel (1883-1978) who advocated for women's legal right to vote in the US.
Leeza f English (American)Possibly an Anglicized form of
Liese, or perhaps a variant of
Lisa intended to reflect the German pronunciation. This is borne by American talk show host Leeza Gibbons (1957-).
Maize f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)From the alternative name of the cereal grain of the species
Zea mays, known primarily as "corn" in North America and many other English-speaking countries. The English word is ultimately derived from Taíno (Arawakan)
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Zerlene f English (American, Rare)Possibly a variant of
Zerline. This is the title of a 1955 song by American R&B duo Gene & Billy (singers Gene Ford and Billy Boyd), about a woman named Zerlene.
Zhavia f English (American, Modern)Possibly a variant of
Xavia. It was brought to some public attention in 2018 by American singer Zhavia Ward (2001-), also known as Zhavia Vercetti, a finalist on the first season of the American reality television music competition series
The Four: Battle for Stardom.
Zia f English (American)From the name of the indigenous Zia people of New Mexico. The Zia sun symbol is the national symbol of the state of New Mexico and used on the state flag.