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Zen

Pronunciation: [ z-EHN ]

Girl Name #3,733 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #3733, Zen is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Zen is a girl name, recorded for 41 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced z-EHN.

Parents who love the name Zen often also consider Zella, Zelma, Zetta .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#3,733
Total SSA Count
41

Alternative Spellings

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Zen is also used as a boy name, ranked #959.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zen

Is Zen a boy or girl name?
Zen is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #3733. As a boy name, it is ranked #959. Zen is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Zen?
Zen is pronounced z-EHN.
How popular is the name Zen?
Zen is currently ranked #3733 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Zen a common or rare name?
Zen is an uncommon name, ranked #3733 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Zen

Zen is a girl name .

Is Zen a boy or girl name? Zen is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #3,733 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #959. Zen is more commonly used as a boy name.

Zen is currently ranked #3,733 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Zen include Zendaya, Zena, Zenaida, Zeniyah, Zenobia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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