Jewish names are the hallmark of Jewish identity.

Jewish names with z. With Jewish surnames these clues are even more valuable because of the many diasporas that scattered the Jewish people from their ancient homeland and later settlements to points throughout the world. Zaan From near the Zaan river. Our List of Common Jewish Names for Girls with meanings will help you to sort out your ideas for selecting a perfect one.

Most of the names listed below are almost exclusively used by Jews. Sephardic Jews from areas around the Mediterranean did not start adopting family names until the 15th century when expulsion from Spain meant finding a way to keep family ties. Zaahir 2 m Arabic Derived from Arabic ظهر zahara meaning clear evident manifest outward.

Z ion tsee-YOHN n. Hebrew Names for Girls R-Z. Name ZABARA is a Latin spelling of it.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z. Name ZABAWA is a Latin spelling of it. Hebrew Names for Girls R-Z.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z. Derived from Arabic زهر zahara meaning to shine to radiate. Hebrew Boy Names Z.

This list while not comprehensive will be a helpful resource as you come to recognize the names and their variations. Jewish last names starting with Z. Most biblical names we know today take their roots in Hebrew and are making a huge comeback in the US.