Looking for a Buddhist baby boy name starting with the letter Z? Here are 50 Buddhist boy names beginning with Z, each with its meaning, including Zafar (Victory, triumph), Zahir (Radiant, shining), Zaki (Pure, virtuous).
Buddhist names come from Pali and Sanskrit and from Buddhist cultures such as Sri Lanka (Sinhala), Tibet, Bhutan, Thailand, Myanmar and Japan. Many recall the Buddha’s disciples, Buddhist virtues such as metta (loving kindness) and karuna (compassion), or the Tibetan names of the days of the week.
Buddhist boy names starting with Z and their meanings
Zafar – Victory, triumph.
Zahir – Radiant, shining.
Zaki – Pure, virtuous.
Zakir – Remembrance, one who remembers.
Zaman – Time, era.
Zayd – Abundance, growth.
Zayed – Increasing, growing.
Zian – Brightness, beauty.
Zafarullah – Victory of Allah.
Ziya – Light, splendor.
Ziyaad – Growth, increase.
Ziauddin – Splendor of religion.
Zikra – Remembrance, memory.
Zikrullah – Remembrance of Allah.
Zubeir – Strong, powerful.
Zubin – Sword, sharp.
Zulfiqar – Sword of Ali, a legendary sword.
Zulqarnain – Possessor of two horns.
Zumar – Groups, crowds.
Zain – Beauty, grace.
Zainulabidin – Ornament of the worshippers.
Zia – Light, glow.
Ziaulhaq – Light of truth.
Zabir – Consoler, comforter.
Zafir – Victorious, successful.
Zaidan – Abundance, growth.
Zaim – Leader, chief.
Zalman – Peaceful, secure.
Zanib – Pure, virtuous.
Zayan – Bright, graceful.
Zeyad – Abundance, growth.
Zohair – Blooming, radiant.
Zainab – Name of a fragrant flower.
Zainul – Beautiful.
Zafirah – Victorious, successful.
Zakwan – Intuitive, intelligent.
Zohaib – Leader, ruler.
Zikri – Remembrance.
Ziyaan – Adornment, beauty.
Zulfi – Having beautiful hair.
Zulqadar – Possessor of power.
Zulfikar – Sword of Ali, a legendary sword.
Zainullah – Beauty of Allah.
Zafaruddin – Victory of religion.
Zahiruddin – Radiant in religion.
Zayn – Beauty, grace.
Zohar – Shining, radiant.
Zufar – Lion, strong.
Zamaan – Time, age.
Ziyad – Growth, increase.
Tips for choosing the right name
- Think about nicknames and initials the name might create.
- Check the meaning and spelling with elders or a religious teacher if the name has spiritual significance.
- Keep a shortlist of 3–5 names and see which one feels right after a few days.
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