What origin is the name Zigong?

Zigong comes from International naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same international tradition pair naturally with Zigong — for example Nautica, Arica, Laisha. You can browse more on our international names page.

Zigong

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Zigong

Zigong

Boy

International

2 syllables

Zigong (子贡) is an International boy's name meaning "Derived from Chinese characters meaning self-respecting or honorable. It is a formal and character-focused given name.".

Zigong is a boy name of International origin meaning "Derived from Chinese characters meaning self-respecting or honorable. It is a formal and character-focused given name.". It has 2 syllables.

Native script: 子贡
Origin: International
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Derived from Chinese characters meaning self-respecting or honorable. It is a formal and character-focused given name.

Popularity

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Written as 子贡

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What does Zigong mean?

Zigong is a boy name of International origin meaning "Derived from Chinese characters meaning self-respecting or honorable. It is a formal and character-focused given name.".

How popular is Zigong?

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Sister names that go with Zigong

Nautica Arica Laisha Latrina Fredia Shaelyn

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Zigong.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Zigong means "Derived from Chinese characters meaning self-respecting or honorable. It is a formal and character-focused given name." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Aubrey — "Aubrey comes from the Norman French form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'. It was a boy's name before it became unisex." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)