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82 Greek Baby Girl Names Starting With Letter Z

Written by Benidamika J Latam, MA, MSc

Edited by Rebecca Malachi, BSc

Fact-checked by Reshmi Das, MSc

Last Updated on Jan 7, 2025

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The letter Z initially appeared as the symbol 𐤆, known as zayin (1). Zayin refers to a weapon, usually a sword or spear, which makes Z names a bold and fearless name choice for your baby girl. The appeal grows even stronger when you explore Greek baby girl names starting with Z. These names, influenced by Greek mythology, carry historical connections to Greek deities and mystical elements. Selecting one for your daughter can connect her to a rich mythical heritage that continues to shape present-day culture and traditions.

From short yet powerful names like Zoe, meaning ‘life,’ and Zena, meaning ‘hospitality,’ to longer and regal ones such as Zenobia, meaning ‘life of Zeus,’ and Zanetta, denoting ‘God's gracious gift,’ we have listed multiple Greek baby girl names starting with letter Z. Keep scrolling to find the perfect name and make your little one feel like a formidable princess!

Name	Gender	Meaning
Zoey	Girl	Eternal Life; Life; To breathe; Alive; To live
Zoe	Girl	Life
Zara	Girl	Shining; Radiance; God remembers; Glow; Dawn
Zaylee	Girl	Sea strength; Hay clearing
Zainab	Girl	Fragrant tree; Beautiful plant; Beauty; Life of Zeus
Zoya	Girl	Life; To breath; To live
Zoie	Girl	Life
Zyla	Unisex	Wood; The cross
Zylah	Girl	Wood (referring to the Cross); Shade
Zofia	Girl	Wisdom

Zeynep	Girl	Fragrant flowering tree; Beauty; Life of Zeus
Zena	Girl	Hospitality
Zayleigh	Unisex	Sea strength; Berry wood; Hay clearing; A heavenly woman
Zaila	Girl	Dry; Night; Dark-haired; Beauty; Might; Power
Zoelle	Unisex	Life
Zaylah	Unisex	Dry flower
Zophia	Unisex	Wisdom
Zenobia	Girl	Life of Zeus
Zenia	Girl	Hospitality; Life of Zeus
Zoella	Girl	Life

Zianna	Unisex	Downy-bearded
Zosia	Girl	Wisdom
Zaylie	Girl	Nobility; Sea strength; Azalea flower; Berry wood
Zeva-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Nicknames	Unisex	Bright; Radiant; Wolf; Sword
Zenovia	Girl	Life of Zeus
Zina	Girl	Sky; Shine
Zeniyah-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide	Unisex	Hospitality
Zeinab	Girl	Beautiful; Life of Zeus
Zoi	Girl	Life
Zoila-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide	Girl	Life

Zeena	Girl	Life of Zeus; Zeus; Beauty; Adornment
Zelina-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-5-Cute-Nicknames	Girl	Life of Zeus; Heaven; Zeal
Zuly	Girl	Downy-bearded; Healthy; Vigorous
Zuzu	Unisex	Lily; Rose; Lotus
Zoa-Baby-Name:-What-To-Know-About-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Traits	Unisex	Life; Breathe
Zandra	Girl	Defender of humankind
Zowie	Girl	Life
Zenya	Unisex	Life of Zeus; Stranger; Hospitality
Zyasia	Girl	Unique; Modern; Feminine
Zanovia	Unisex	Life of Zeus

Zayleen	Unisex	Noble; Zeal
Zeta	Unisex	Farmer; Earthworker; Little girl
Zafira	Boy	Someone successful; Victor; Triumphant; Sapphire
Zoeya	Unisex	Life
Zeba	Girl	Beautiful; Graceful; Elegant; Station; Life of Zeus
Zenayah:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames	Boy	Princess
Zela	Unisex	Heaven; Zeal; Ardor; Jealousy; Nobility
Zsofia	Girl	Wisdom
Zinovia	Girl	Life of Zeus
Zoelie	Girl	Life

Zel-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights	Girl	Fervor; Zeal; Heat
Zalea-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Insights	Unisex	Azalea flower; Dry
Zoja	Girl	Life; To breathe
Zephyra	Girl	West wind
Zer	Girl	Sky; Shine; City of the Naphtalites
Zanetta	Girl	God's gracious gift; Yahweh is gracious
Zofie	Girl	Wisdom
Zuli	Unisex	Downy-bearded
Zonia	Girl	Wisdom
Zaneta	Girl	God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious

Zhenya	Girl	Well born; Privileged; Noble
Zuzana	Girl	Lily; Rose; Lotus
Zoyah	Girl	Life
Zelene	Girl	Moon
Zenab	Unisex	Beauty; Life of Zeus
Zene	Unisex	Beautiful peace; Hospitality
Zalia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide	Girl	Yahweh has reserved; Yahweh has set aside; Dry
Zilya	Girl	Hunter; Harvester; Guardian; Women from Therasia; A derivative of Theresa
Zaafirah	Girl	Sapphire; Victorious; Successful
Zantina	Girl	Little saint

Zosime	Girl	Likely to survive
Zeenia	Girl	Flower; Welcoming; Life of Zeus; Hospitality
Zephyrine	Girl	West wind
Zanda	Unisex	Defender of mankind
Zenny	Unisex	Sky; Shine
Zanthia	Unisex	Blond; Yellow; Fair-haired
Zennia	Girl	Hospitality
Zendra-Name-Meaning-And-Variations:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide	Unisex	Defender of humankind
Zafrina	Girl	West wind
Zozo	Unisex	Life

Zenora-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More	Unisex	Life of Zeus
Zoyla	Girl	Life

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Phoenician Alphabet Origin.
https://phoenician.org/alphabet/

Infographic: Unique Greek Baby Girl Names Starting With Letter Z

When looking for the right name for your child, pick one that makes them stand out. While a meaningful name is essential, you should also choose one that is special and easy to remember. Explore names from different cultures and languages to find the perfect one. We have created this infographic of amazing Greek Baby Girl Names Starting With Letter Z to help you in your search. You can also share this resource with other expecting parents.

Greek Baby Girl Names Starting With Letter Z(infographic)

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Benidamika J LatamMA, MSc

Benidamika holds a masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Assam Don Bosco University and another masters degree in English Literature from North Eastern Hill University. At MomJunction, Benidamika writes on human psychology and relationships.

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Rebecca MalachiBSc

Rebecca is a pregnancy writer and editor with a passion for delivering research-based and engaging content in areas of fertility, pregnancy, birth, and post-pregnancy. She did her graduation in Biotechnology and Genetics from Loyola Academy, Osmania University and obtained a certification in ‘Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy’ from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU).

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Reshmi DasMSc

Reshmi Das has over four years of experience as a clinical coordinator, medical content writer and medical conference coordinator. Her continuous interest in medical journals and writing makes her write well-researched articles for MomJunction.

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