We love unearthing and shining a light on baby names that are a rarity. If you’re an expectant mommy-to-be and you’re embarking on your baby-naming journey, we understand that finding inspiration can be difficult. If you’re like us then you’re big on resources too. We’ve been flipping through a few naming guides and came across so many unique and meaningful African baby names beginning with the letter “Z.” Click continue to check them out (all names and it’s meanings are according to The Best Baby Names Treasury: Your Ultimate Naming Resource.)
20 Meaningful African Baby Names That Begin With “Z”
The name Zulu is usually used for boys which means a man from Africa.
The name Zuberi usually used for boys means having great strength.
The name Zulekha usually used for boys means our precious son.
The name Zoan is usually used for boys which means one who takes leave.
The name Zikomo is usually used for boys which means one who is thankful.
The name Zene is usually used for boys which means a handsome man.
The name Zebenjo is usually used for boys which means one who strives to avoid sinning.
The name Zarina is usually used for girls which means the golden one made of gold.
The name Zambee is usually used for girls which means the woman from Zambia.
The name Zesiro is usually used for girls which means the firstborn of twins.
The name Zaire is usually used for girls which means a woman from Zaire; form of Zara, meaning “princess; lady/ day’s awakening; dawn.
The name Zauditu is usually used for girls which means she is the crown.
The name Zena is usually used for girls which means one who has great fame.
The name Zhenga is usually used for girls which means an african queen.
The name Zina is usually used for girls which means a secret spirit.
The name Zimbab is usually used for girls which means a woman from Zimbabwe.
The name Zinyeza is usually used for girl which means a girl who is aware.
The name Zira is a name usually used for girls which means the pathway.
The name Zula is used for girls which means one who is brilliant; from the town of Zula.
The name Zaci is usually used for boys which in mythology means the god of fatherhood.
