African Girl Names Starting With Z

Looking for a African girl's name that starts with Z? Here are 43 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. These names come from several African languages, including Yoruba, Igbo, Swahili, Akan and Shona, and many carry meaningful messages.

• Zaahida

  Girl · African · “A female name derived from Zahida, meaning a hermit or an ascetic. It implies a life of devotion and simplicity.”

• Zaci

  Unisex · African · “A unisex name of African origin that refers to a God of fatherhood, emphasizing parental roles and heritage.”

• Zaheera

  Girl · African · “A name of African and Arabic origin meaning shining, luminous, or brilliant in appearance.”

• Zaib

  Unisex · African · “A name of African and Arabic origin that signifies decoration, grace, and beauty.”

• Zaiba

  Girl · African · “This name of African origin for females means beautiful or adorned, often used to describe someone well-dressed.”

• Zaibaa

  Girl · African · “This African name is derived from the word for beautiful or adorned, signifying an elegant and decorated woman.”

• Zakia

  Girl · African · “An African name that describes someone who is smart, beautiful, and highly intelligent.”

• Zakiyyah

  Girl · African · “Sharp intellectual pure pious; a lady with a sharp mind and keen perception; intelligent”

• Zamurrad

  Girl · African · “Coming from African roots, this female name means 'emerald' or 'precious stone.' It refers to the vibrant green gemstone valued for its beauty.”

• Zanta

  Girl · African · “Beautiful girl; of swahili origin, meaning a girl who is beautiful”

• Zareena

  Girl · African · “Derived from zarina, of gold golden; gold”

• Zarina

  Girl · African · “An African name for girls that means golden or beautiful, often associated with preciousness and radiance.”

• Zarqa

  Girl · African · “A name of Arabic origin meaning a person having bluish-green or distinct blue eyes.”

• Zarqaa

  Girl · African · “Derived from zarqa, having bluish green eyes”

• Zeahire

  Girl · African · “A name of African origin that describes a woman who is outstanding and distinguished.”

• Zeeba

  Girl · African · “This name has Persian roots and is used in African contexts to mean beautiful.”

• Zinat

  Girl · African · “An African name for girls that means decoration and beauty, often used to describe something ornamental.”

• Zo

  Girl · African · “Spiritual leader.”

• Zola

  Girl · African · “Quiet; tranquil (Zulu)”

• Zubaidah

  Girl · African · “Excellent; diminutive of zubdah. cream; butter”

• Zuhra

  Girl · African · “An African name for the planet Venus, signifying brilliance and the beauty of the morning or evening star.”

• Zuhur

  Unisex · African · “Zuhur is a vibrant name, meaning 'appearing, arising; flowers,' evoking freshness, beauty, and new beginnings.”

• Zuri

  Girl · African · “Beautiful”

• Zahida

  Girl · African · “Hermit ascetic.”

• Zahina

  Girl · African · “Swahili.”

• Zaila

  Girl · African · “Female.”

• Zaire

  Unisex · African · “From zaire.”

• Zandeleigh

  Girl · African · “Created.”

• Zari

  Girl · African · “Golden.”

• Zatasia

  Girl · African · “First born.”

• Zawadi

  Girl · African · “Gods gift.”

• Zawati

  Girl · African · “Gift.”

• Zenaib

  Girl · African · “A flower.”

• Zene

  Unisex · African · “Beautiful.”

• Zewditu

  Girl · African · “My crown.”

• Zhenga

  Girl · African · “African queen.”

• Ziraili

  Girl · African · “Help of god.”

• Zoan

  Unisex · African · “Departure.”

• Zoraya

  Girl · African · “African princess.”

• Zubeda

  Girl · African · “The best one.”

• Zula

  Girl · African · “Briljant.”

• Zuna

  Girl · African · “Abundance.”

• Zuwena

  Girl · African · “Good.”