This list includes 19 Strong girl names that start with Z, from “Zafira” to “Zoya”. Many of these names mean strength, leadership, or resilience across cultures.
Strong girl names that start with Z are girl names beginning with Z expressing power, courage, or leadership. Zoya appears in Slavic history, while Zafira traces to Arabic roots meaning “victorious”.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Origin, Pronunciation, Meaning, and Notes.
Name: The name column lists spellings so you can compare look, sound, and style at a glance.
Origin: The origin shows language or culture and helps you understand background and cultural connections worldwide.
Pronunciation: Pronunciation guides how to say the name so you can avoid mispronunciations and pick a comfortable option.
Meaning: Meaning provides the concise definition or root concept so you can assess whether the name fits the qualities you want.
Notes: Notes point out variants, famous bearers, or cultural usage so you gain extra context for choice and background.
Strong girl names that start with Z
| Name | Origin | Pronunciation | Meaning | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zenobia | Greek | ZEH-NO-bee-ah | Life of Zeus; “Zeus’s life” | Historic name of 3rd-century Queen Zenobia of Palmyra, famed for military leadership and rebellion against Rome; evokes royal power and warrior leadership. |
| Zelda | Germanic / Yiddish | ZEL-duh | Gray battle-maid; “battle” (from Griselda’s hild) | Short form of Griselda with Germanic “hild” (battle); associated with strength and independence, popularized in modern culture and literature. |
| Zandra | Greek / English | ZAN-drah | Defender of men | Feminine form of Alexander; directly connected to protection and leadership — a strong, modern choice for a bold female name. |
| Zafira | Arabic | zah-FEE-rah | Victorious | Feminine form of Zafir (victor); used across Arabic and Persian-speaking cultures to signal triumph and success. |
| Zafrina | Arabic / Persian | zah-FREE-nah | Victorious | Variant of Zafira emphasizing “victory”; appears in literature and modern naming for a victorious, powerful image. |
| Zara | Hebrew / Arabic | ZAH-rah | Princess; radiance | Variant of Sarah (princess) and used in Arabic contexts; connotes leadership, nobility, and a poised, authoritative presence. |
| Zaria | Slavic / Arabic | ZAHR-ee-ah | Dawn (Slavic); sometimes “princess” (Arabic) | Slavic/Arabic cross-cultural name; linked to dawn and, in some uses, regal meaning — often chosen for hopeful, strong symbolism. |
| Zarya | Slavic | ZAR-yah | Dawn; guardian (associated with Zorya) | Tied to the Slavic Zorya guardian goddesses who protect the heavens — evokes protective strength and resilience. |
| Zarina | Persian | zah-REE-nah | Golden; queenly | Persian root “zarin” = golden; historically used by nobles and royals, carrying regal, leadership connotations. |
| Zinaida | Greek / Slavic | zee-NAH-ee-dah | Of Zeus; “belonging to Zeus” | Derived from Greek roots tied to Zeus; used in Slavic cultures and implies divine strength or favored status. |
| Zena | Greek / Arabic / Modern | ZEE-nah | Of Zeus / hospitable; evokes warrior imagery | Can be variant of Greek names tied to Zeus; modern usage often evokes warrior-princess imagery (via pop-culture Xena/Zena associations). |
| Zana | Albanian | ZAH-nah | Mountain nymph; warrior spirit | In Albanian folklore “Zana” are protective mountain spirits and warrior-like fairies — a name with mythic protection and bravery. |
| Zora | Slavic | ZOR-ah | Dawn | Slavic name tied to dawn; linked culturally to the Zorya protectors and used for characters embodying renewal, resilience, and guardianship. |
| Zorana | Slavic | zor-AH-nah | Dawn | Feminine form of Zoran; carries the Slavic dawn/guardian associations and is often chosen for strong, protective symbolism. |
| Zelia | Greek / Latin | ZEE-lee-ah | Zeal; ardor | Derived from Greek “zelos” (zeal); suggests passionate determination, inner strength, and purposeful drive. |
| Zoya | Slavic / Russian | ZOH-yah | Life | Slavic form of Zoe (“life”); often chosen to imply vitality and resilience — enduring, life-affirming strength. |
| Zewditu | Amharic / Ethiopian | zeh-WDEE-too | Crowned; “my crown” | Name of Empress Zewditu of Ethiopia (r. 1916–1930); carries royal authority and leadership associations in Ethiopian history. |
| Ziva | Hebrew | ZEE-vah | Brightness; radiance | Hebrew for “radiance”; gained strong warrior-agent associations in modern media (e.g., strong fictional characters), blending brilliance with toughness. |
| Zelia | Portuguese / Greek | ZEH-lee-ah | Zeal; zealotry/ardor | (Variant spelling in some languages) Conveys passionate determination and inner fortitude, used for assertive, driven women. |