The Spanish know how to do passion, whether it’s in their dance, food, or their rich way of living. Obviously, this passion translates over to the names they give their children, no matter what letter of the alphabet they start with. We’re here to show the letter Z some love in particular, which is why we’ve rounded up our favorite Spanish baby names starting with Z.
Let’s start with Zamora, a girl’s name that hails from the Northwestern Spanish city of the same name. This name has a surprisingly humble meaning of ‘wild olives,’ despite its uniqueness. It’s been around for quite some time, too, as the city of Zamora was originally founded by the Moors in the 12th century.
There’s also Zulema, which was originally an Arabic feminine name meaning ‘peace.’ Given the influence of the Spanish Moors on the country’s culture, you’ll come across a lot of Arabic-derived names and words. Outside of Spain, the name isn’t too popular, unsurprisingly, as less than 4,000 American girls have received the name since the late 1800s.
For boys, we love the zesty Zafiro. This name is simply the Spanish twist on the word ‘sapphire,’ which could be perfect for baby boys born with beguiling blue eyes. Given its distinctly European flavor, though, we don’t expect it to catch fire in the U.S. anytime soon, so consider this name for your baby if you’re looking for a truly unique choice.
We’ve got plenty more Spanish baby names starting with Z that bring all the pizzazz, so keep reading to learn more about what gives them their zing.
Zabel
Meaning: God is my Oath
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Zacarias
Meaning: God remembers
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Zafiro
Meaning: Sapphire
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Zamora
Meaning: Wild olives
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Zandra
Meaning: Defender of mankind
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Zanna
Meaning: God’s Gift
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Zantina
Meaning: Little saint
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Zarita
Meaning: Princess
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Zavala
Meaning: Fortress
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Unisex
Zavier
Meaning: The new house
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Zaviera
Meaning: The new house
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Zebedeo
Meaning: Gift of God
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Zenobio
Meaning: Force of Jupiter
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Zenon
Meaning: Gift of Zeus, hospitality
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Zerlinda
Meaning: Beautiful dawn or beautiful morning
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Zita
Meaning: The seeker
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Zoe
Meaning: Life
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Zolio
Meaning: Has life
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Zondra
Meaning: Protector of the people
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Zoraida
Meaning: Well-spoken
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Zorro
Meaning: Sly
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Zulema
Meaning: Peace
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Unisex
Zulimar
Meaning: Blue Ocean
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Unisex
Zurina
Meaning: White
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
