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Nepali names starting with Z
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11 names starting with Z. Filter by gender, or narrow down by the first two letters.
- Zenisha♀जेनिशाProbably a modern coinage
- Zigar♂जिगरLiver, heart
- Zenish♂जेनिश
- Zenith♂जेनिथThe highest point in the sky
- Zenithar♂जेनिथर
- Zaheer♂जहीरEvident, manifest, or helper and supporter
- Zakki♂जक्कीPure, intelligent, virtuous
- Zeni♀जेनीShort form of Jennifer
- Ziaul♂जियाउलLight of (as in Zia-ul-Haq, light of truth)
- Zippy♂जिप्पीLively, energetic (English word)
- Zosen♂जोसेन
Guide
Nepali baby names starting with Z, and what they mean
Z names are few but distinctive, and most of them are given to boys. This page lists 11 Nepali names that begin with Z, 9 used for boys and 2 for girls. Every one is written with ज, the letter that gives the j sound, so the Z is mostly a matter of English spelling.
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Heart and dear one
Zigar (जिगर) means liver or heart, and a dear one. It is a variant of Jigar.
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The highest point
Zenith means the highest point in the sky, a peak or summit.
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Light and purity
Ziaul means light or radiance. Zakki means pure, intelligent and virtuous.
Popular Z names and their meanings
Zigar (जिगर) means liver or heart, and a dear one. Zaheer means evident or manifest, and also a helper and supporter. Zakki means pure, intelligent and virtuous. Ziaul means light or radiance. Zenith means the highest point in the sky, a peak or summit. These five are a good place to start, so say each one with your surname before you decide.
Z spellings and the ज sound
Every name on this page begins with ज in Devanagari. Zigar is a variant of Jigar, and Zaheer is a variant spelling of Zahir, so the same name may appear with a different first letter in other places. Zakki is a variant of Zaki. Zenith (जेनिथ) keeps its English shape, while Ziaul (जियाउल) follows the Nepali sound closely. Read each Devanagari form before you choose, then decide which English spelling you will use on forms.
Tips for parents
- Decide between Zigar and Jigar early, since both forms of the name are in use.
- Say Zenith beside your surname, as its English sound sits differently from the Sanskrit names here.
- Check the Devanagari for Ziaul, which follows the spoken sound rather than the English letters.
- Use the name finder to compare the meanings of the Z names side by side.
Frequently asked questions
How many Nepali baby names start with Z?
There are 11 names on this page. 9 are used for boys and 2 for girls.
What are some Z letter names for a baby with meaning?
Zigar means heart or dear one, Zaheer means evident or helper, Zakki means pure and intelligent, Ziaul means light and Zenith means the highest point in the sky.
Why do Z names begin with ज in Devanagari?
All 11 names here begin with ज, the letter that gives the j sound. Writing the name with Z in English does not change the Nepali letter.
Where can I see the full Z list?
The full Z list has every name in this group with its Devanagari spelling and meaning. For other opening letters, browse Nepali names by letter.