This page lists 23 Greek girl names that start with Z, from “Zafeiria” to “Zoumboulia”. They include gemstone names, sweet pet names, and names linked to the wind, flowers, and life. You can use them to find a name for a baby girl, to name a fictional character, or to learn more about Greek culture.

Greek girl names are female given names used in Greece and Cyprus, and many come from ancient myth, the Orthodox church, or everyday Greek words. A good example is “Zoe”, which means “life” and was borne by Byzantine empresses before it became popular worldwide.

Below you’ll find the table with the name, pronunciation, Greek spelling, meaning, and description of each entry.

Name: The spelling of each name in Latin letters, listed alphabetically so you can scan the list quickly and spot the ones you like.

Pronunciation: A simple guide to saying each name aloud, with the stressed syllable in capital letters, so you can pronounce it with confidence.

Greek Spelling: The name written in the Greek alphabet, which helps you see the original form and write it correctly in Greek.

Meaning: What the name means in English, such as a gem or a flower, so you can pick one with a story.

Description: A short note on where the name comes from, how common it is, and how Greek families use it today.

Greek girl names

NamePronunciationGreek SpellingMeaning
Zafeiriazah-fee-REE-ahΖαφειρίαSapphire
Zafeiroulazah-fee-ROO-lahΖαφειρούλαLittle sapphire
Zafirazah-FEE-rahΖαφείραSapphire
Zahareniazah-hah-REH-nyahΖαχαρένιαSweet, like sugar
Zacharoulazah-hah-ROO-lahΖαχαρούλαLittle sugar
Zambetazahm-BEH-tahΖαμπέταOath of God
ZannaZAH-nahΖάνναGod is gracious
Zannettazah-NEH-tahΖαννέταGod is gracious
ZefiZEH-feeΖέφηGentle west wind
Zefyriazeh-FEE-ree-ahΖεφυρίαOf the west wind
Zenoviazeh-NO-vyahΖηνοβίαLife of Zeus
ZetaZEH-tahΖήταSixth letter of the Greek alphabet
ZettaZEH-tahΖέτταVariant of Zeta
Zinaidazee-nah-EE-dahΖηναΐδαBorn of Zeus
Zinoviazee-NO-vyahΖηνοβίαLife of Zeus
Zisimiazee-see-MEE-ahΖωσιμίαSurvivor
Zografiazoh-grah-FEE-ahΖωγραφιάPainting
ZoeZOH-ehΖωήLife
Zoizoh-EEΖωήLife
ZoitsaZOH-ee-tsahΖωίτσαLittle life
ZoulaZOO-lahΖούλαLife
Zouzounazoo-ZOO-nahΖουζούναLittle bug
Zoumbouliazoom-boo-LEE-ahΖουμπουλιάHyacinth

Descriptions

Zafeiria
A traditional Greek name taken from the sapphire gemstone. It is common on the islands and often shortened to Zafi or Ria.
Zafeiroula
An affectionate diminutive of Zafeiria. It is a warm, old-fashioned name still heard in Greek villages.
Zafira
A shorter variant of Zafeiria, based on the same gemstone. It is used mostly in northern Greece and among Greek families abroad.
Zaharenia
A folk name built on the Greek word for sugar (zachari). It suggests a sweet, gentle girl and is mostly found in rural areas.
Zacharoula
A feminine diminutive linked to zachari, the Greek word for sugar. It was popular in the last century and is often used as a pet name.
Zambeta
A Greek form of Elizabeth, popular on the Ionian islands and in Crete. Its meaning comes from the Hebrew origin of Elizabeth.
Zanna
A Greek form of Joanna and Jane. It is short, easy to say and used in Greece and Cyprus.
Zannetta
A diminutive of Zanna and a variant of Jeannette. It has an old Venetian flavor from the islands.
Zefi
A short form of Zefyria, named after Zephyros, the soft west wind of Greek myth. It is a light, breezy choice.
Zefyria
A name drawn from Zephyros, the god of the gentle west wind. It also appears in Greek place names and poetry.
Zenovia
A Greek name from Zeus (Zeno) and bios (life). It was borne by early Christian saints and by Queen Zenobia of Palmyra.
Zeta
The name of the Greek letter zeta. It is also used as a short form of names like Zafeiria or Zinovia.
Zetta
A spelling variant of Zeta, sometimes used as a nickname. It is short and modern-sounding.
Zinaida
A name from the Greek Zenais, meaning related to Zeus. It was honored by an early Christian saint and became popular in Russia.
Zinovia
The modern Greek pronunciation and spelling of Zenovia. It is the name of Saint Zenobia, celebrated on October 30.
Zisimia
A feminine form of Zosimos, meaning viable or likely to survive. It is a rare but historic Byzantine name.
Zografia
From the Greek word for a painting or drawing. It is a rare, artistic name often linked with Saint Zographou.
Zoe
One of the best-known Greek girl names, meaning life. It was a common Byzantine name, including empresses, and is popular worldwide today.
Zoi
The modern Greek transliteration of Zoe. It is the usual spelling in Greece and commonly appears in the name Zoi Maria.
Zoitsa
A pet name for Zoi with a diminutive ending. It is friendly and informal.
Zoula
A short, affectionate nickname for Zoe or Zoi. It was common in earlier generations.
Zouzouna
A playful nickname rather than a formal name, meaning little insect. It is used as a pet name for small, lively girls.
Zoumboulia
A traditional name from zoumboul, the Greek word for hyacinth. It is a floral name once common in the villages.
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