This list includes 52 Asian boy names that start with Z, from “Zafar” to “Zurab”. They span South, East, Southeast, Central and West Asia and suit baby naming, character naming, or cultural research.
Asian boy names that start with Z are a varied group drawn from languages and traditions across the continent. Notable examples include “Zafar” (Arabic/Persian, “victory”) and “Zurab” (Georgian), which show regional depth.
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Asian boy names that start with Z
| Name | Origin (Country/Region) | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zain | South Asia/Arab World | zah-EEN (zaɪn) | beauty, grace |
| Zaid | Arab World/South Asia | ZAYD (zaɪd) | to increase, growth |
| Zaidan | Arab World/South Asia | ZAY-dahn | little increase; flourishing |
| Zayd | Arab World/South Asia | ZAYD (zaɪd) | to increase, growth |
| Zakir | South Asia/Arab World | zah-KEER | one who remembers (God) |
| Zakariya | Arab World/West Asia | zah-kah-REE-yah | God has remembered |
| Zaki | Arab World/South Asia | ZAH-kee | pure, virtuous |
| Zahid | South Asia/Arab World | zah-HEED | ascetic, pious |
| Zahir | Arab World/Persia/South Asia | zah-HEER | manifest, evident |
| Zuhair | Arab World | zoo-HAYR | bright, shining |
| Zubair | Arab World/South Asia | zoo-BAYR | strong, brave |
| Zubayr | Arab World/South Asia | zoo-BAYR | strong, brave |
| Zulfiqar | South Asia/Arab World | zul-FEE-kar | name of Ali’s sword |
| Zulqarnain | Arab World/South Asia | zul-kar-NAYN | possessor of two horns |
| Zafar | Persia/South Asia | zah-FAR | victory |
| Zaman | Persia/South Asia | zah-MAHN | time, era |
| Zamin | Persia/South Asia | zah-MEEN | land, earth |
| Ziyad | Arab World | zee-YAHD | abundance, growth |
| Ziya | Turkey/Persia/Arab World | zee-YAH | light, splendor |
| Zia | Pakistan/Iran/Bangladesh | ZEE-ah | light, splendor |
| Zeeshan | Pakistan/India | zee-SHAHN | possessing splendour, magnificent |
| Zameer | South Asia/Arab World | zah-MEER | conscience, inner voice |
| Zamir | Arab World/Israel/South Asia | zah-MEER | song; conscience (varies by language) |
| Zohair | Arab World/South Asia | zo-HAYR | bright, shining |
| Ziyad (alt Ziad) | Arab World | zee-YAD | abundance, growth |
| Ziad | Arab World | zee-AHD | growth, abundance |
| Zubin | Persia/India | ZOO-bin | short spear |
| Zorawar | India (Punjab) | zor-AH-var | strong, mighty warrior |
| Zafaruddin (short: Zafar) | South Asia/West Asia | zah-fahr-oo-DEEN (ZAH-far) | victory of the faith (compound) |
| Zokir | Central Asia (Uzbek) | zo-KEER | one who remembers (God) |
| Zulfikar (variant) | South Asia/Arab World | zul-FEE-kar | Ali’s legendary sword |
| Zeynel | Turkey | zay-NEHL | variant of Zayn al-— |
| Zafer | Turkey | ZAH-fehr | victory |
| Zeki | Turkey | ZEH-kee | clever, intelligent |
| Zaim | Turkey/Central Asia | ZAY-im | leader, commander |
| Zulkifli | Malaysia/Indonesia (Malay) | zul-KIF-lee | man of Kifl (Quranic) |
| Zayed | Arab Gulf (UAE) | ZAY-ed | growth, abundance |
| Ziv | Israel/Hebrew | ZIV (ziv) | radiance, brilliance |
| Zev | Israel/Hebrew | ZEV (zev) | wolf |
| Zohar | Israel/Hebrew | zoh-HAR | splendor, radiance |
| Zaza | Georgia (Caucasus) | ZAH-zah | diminutive form (varies) |
| Zurab | Georgia/Caucasus | ZOO-rab | ancient name (uncertain) |
| Zokirjon (short: Zokir) | Uzbekistan | zo-KEER-jon (zo-KEER) | rememberer of God (diminutive) |
| Zhen | China | juhn (zhen) | precious, virtuous (varies by character) |
| Zhi | China | zhih (zhi) | wisdom, aspiration (varies by character) |
| Zhihao | China | zhih-HAO | zhi (ambition/wisdom) + hao (vast/good) |
| Zihao | China | zee-HAO | zi (character/son) + hao (good, vast) |
| Zixuan | China | zee-SHWAHN | zi (child/character) + xuan (graceful, profound) |
| Zihan | China | zee-HAN | zi (character/son) + han (bravery/land) |
| Zhiyuan | China | zhih-YOO-ahn | zhi (wisdom) + yuan (origin, source) |
| Zen | Japan | ZEN (zen) | meditation, calm |
| Zivon? excluded | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Descriptions
Zain
Common Muslim boys’ name in South Asia and Arab countries; variant Zayn; used widely in Urdu, Arabic contexts; modern and traditional usage. (source: Islamic name traditions)
Zaid
Classical Arabic name (Zayd ibn Harithah); common among Muslims across Middle East and South Asia. Simple transliteration variants: Zayd, Zaid. (source: Arabic roots)
Zaidan
Used occasionally as a given name in Arab and South Asian communities; similar root to Zaid; attested in modern usage. (source: contemporary name lists)
Zayd
Variant spelling of Zaid; historical Islamic association; used across Arab and Muslim-majority regions. (source: Islamic history)
Zakir
Common Muslim male name in South Asia and the Middle East; Arabic origin, often spelled Zakir or Zakeer. (source: Arabic vocabulary)
Zakariya
Arabic form of Zechariah; name of a prophet in Islamic tradition; used widely in Arab and Muslim communities. (source: Quranic names)
Zaki
Popular Arabic/Urdu name for boys; used across the Arab world and South Asia; occasionally appears in Turkish contexts. (source: Arabic lexicon)
Zahid
Arabic-origin name common in South Asia; suggests religious devotion or renunciation; used historically and today. (source: Islamic naming traditions)
Zahir
Used across Arabic, Persian, and South Asian Muslim communities; many transliterations (Zahir, Zaher). (source: Arabic)
Zuhair
Classical Arabic name found in poetry and history; used across Arab countries. (source: classical Arabic literature)
Zubair
Well-known Arabic male name; common in South Asia; historical figures named Zubair make it popular in Muslim communities. (source: Islamic history)
Zubayr
Alternate classical transliteration of Zubair; used in Arabic and South Asian contexts. (source: Arabic sources)
Zulfiqar
Historic and symbolic Muslim name referencing Ali ibn Abi Talib’s famed sword; common in South Asia. (source: Islamic history)
Zulqarnain
Quranic epithet (Dhul-Qarnayn); used as a male given name in Muslim communities, especially South Asia. (source: Quranic tradition)
Zafar
Persian/Urdu name common across Iran, Pakistan, India; used historically by rulers and poets. (source: Persian/Urdu literature)
Zaman
Persian-derived name used across South Asia and Iran; often appears in compound names. (source: Persian)
Zamin
Used in Persian and South Asian contexts; can mean ‘ground’ or ‘territory’. (source: Persian)
Ziyad
Classical Arabic name (also spelled Ziad); common in the Levant and Gulf countries. (source: Arabic)
Ziya
Turkish and Persian usage of Arabic-origin Ziya; common as a male name in Turkey and parts of Central Asia. (source: Turkish names)
Zia
Short form of Ziya used in South Asia and Iran; borne by notable public figures. (source: regional name usage)
Zeeshan
Popular South Asian Muslim name meaning grandeur or magnificence; frequent in Pakistan and India. (source: Urdu name lists)
Zameer
Used in Urdu/Hindi contexts; also appears in Arabic with overlapping meanings; common in South Asia. (source: Urdu usage)
Zamir
Cross-cultural name: Arabic (conscience) and Hebrew (song/nightingale). Used in South Asia and the Middle East. (source: multilingual roots)
Zohair
Variant spelling of Zuhair; used among Arabic and South Asian Muslim families; historical poetic usage. (source: Arabic poetry)
Ziyad (alt Ziad)
Alternative common transliteration (Ziad); widespread in Arabic-speaking regions. (source: Arabic)
Ziad
Alternate spelling; popular across Arab countries and diaspora communities. (source: modern name registries)
Zubin
Ancient Persian name used in Iran and India; literary and historical associations; often male. (source: Persian anthologies)
Zorawar
Punjabi Sikh name meaning brave and powerful; used in Sikh communities in India. (source: Punjabi naming traditions)
Zafaruddin (short: Zafar)
Compound form seen in South Asia; commonly shortened to Zafar in everyday use. (source: regional naming patterns)
Zokir
Uzbek form of Zakir; common in Central Asian Muslim communities. (source: Uzbek naming records)
Zulfikar (variant)
Variant spelling of Zulfiqar; used in South Asia and Southeast Asia among Muslims. (source: Islamic tradition)
Zeynel
Turkish form related to Zayn al- names (often appears in compound names like Zeynel Abidin). (source: Turkish naming)
Zafer
Common Turkish male name derived from Arabic Zafar; widely used in Turkey and Turkic-speaking regions. (source: Turkish usage)
Zeki
Popular Turkish male name; also appears in Bosnian and other Turkic-influenced cultures. (source: Turkish lexicon)
Zaim
Used in Turkish and broader Central Asian Muslim communities; Arabic origin meaning leader. (source: regional usage)
Zulkifli
Malay form of the Quranic name Dhul-Kifl; common in Malay-Muslim communities. (source: Malay name lists)
Zayed
Famous in the UAE (Sheikh Zayed); used in Gulf Arab countries as a male given name. (source: Gulf naming traditions)
Ziv
Modern Hebrew male name meaning brightness; popular in Israel. (source: Hebrew names)
Zev
Classical Hebrew name commonly used in Israel; short, modern-sounding. (source: Jewish name sources)
Zohar
Hebrew name used in Israel; also the title of a Kabbalistic text, lending cultural resonance. (source: Hebrew culture)
Zaza
Very common Georgian masculine name; popular across Georgia (Caucasus region, partly in Asia). (source: Georgian naming)
Zurab
Traditional Georgian male name, widely used in Georgia and the Caucasus. (source: Georgian records)
Zokirjon (short: Zokir)
Uzbek pattern adding -jon as affectionate suffix; Zokir is common, Zokirjon appears as affectionate full form. (source: Central Asian naming)
Zhen
Single-syllable Mandarin given name; meaning depends on Chinese character; used for boys and sometimes unisex. (source: Chinese naming conventions)
Zhi
Common element or single-character given name in China; meaning depends on character (志, 智 etc.). (source: Mandarin name usage)
Zhihao
Popular two-syllable Chinese masculine name; meaning depends on characters chosen by parents. (source: Chinese name frequency lists)
Zihao
Common modern Chinese male name—single Romanized word starting with Z. (source: Chinese name databases)
Zixuan
Widely used unisex/male name in China; meaning varies with characters. (source: Chinese naming)
Zihan
Common male given name in mainland China; characters determine precise meaning. (source: Mandarin name usage)
Zhiyuan
Contemporary Chinese male name; two-character pinyin form used as a single given name. (source: Chinese name lists)
Zen
Short Japanese male name drawn from Buddhist concept; used as a given name and in compound names. (source: Japanese naming)
Zivon? excluded
N/A