Best Sibling Names for Zelani
Names chosen to complement Zelani — matching origin (South Africa), era, and style.
200 options122 girl83 boy
These sibling names share Zelani's South Africa roots or similar popularity era, and start with a different letter to avoid alliteration.
Khetha
Zelani & Khetha
BoySouth Africa
To choose.
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Khanye
Zelani & Khanye
BoySouth Africa
to be able
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Ayanda
Zelani & Ayanda
GirlSouth Africa
They are increasing
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Thandie
Zelani & Thandie
GirlSouth Africa
Xhosa
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Thandiwe
Zelani & Thandiwe
GirlSouth Africa
Means "loving one" in Xhosa.
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Malaija
Zelani & Malaija
GirlSouth Africa
the one who is beautiful
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Madasin
Zelani & Madasin
GirlSouth Africa
gift from God
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Sunel
Zelani & Sunel
BoySouth Africa
sun
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Andwele
Zelani & Andwele
BoySouth Africa
he brings us
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Khanya
Zelani & Khanya
GirlSouth Africa
light
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Joandri
Zelani & Joandri
BoySouth Africa
God is gracious
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Modie
Zelani & Modie
GirlSouth Africa
Tswana
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Diaan
Zelani & Diaan
BoySouth Africa
Judgment
Biko
Zelani & Biko
BoySouth Africa
Xhosa
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Tenile
Zelani & Tenile
GirlSouth Africa
Unknown
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Makeba
Zelani & Makeba
GirlSouth Africa
she who is loved, one who is cherished
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Boncile
Zelani & Boncile
GirlSouth Africa
A beloved name with deep roots
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Centwane
Zelani & Centwane
BoySouth Africa
one who is a protector or guardian
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Tmaya
Zelani & Tmaya
GirlSouth Africa
one who brings happiness
Tanda
Zelani & Tanda
GirlSouth Africa
Tswana
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Makhaya
Zelani & Makhaya
GirlSouth Africa
The one who evokes joy.
Tumeka
Zelani & Tumeka
GirlSouth Africa
The one who is adored
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Yohandri
Zelani & Yohandri
BoySouth Africa
God is gracious.
Tianie
Zelani & Tianie
GirlSouth Africa
Crown
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Xolani
Zelani & Xolani
GirlSouth Africa
Peaceful.
Amsi
Zelani & Amsi
GirlSouth Africa
One who brings joy, or happiness.
Afrika
Zelani & Afrika
GirlSouth Africa
derived from the continent of Africa, representing cultural and spiritual significance
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Phylica
Zelani & Phylica
GirlSouth Africa
lover of nature
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Davel
Zelani & Davel
BoySouth Africa
Beloved; variant of David.
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Chamisa
Zelani & Chamisa
GirlSouth Africa
Derived from the indigenous name for a type of wildflower.
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Kefentse
Zelani & Kefentse
BoySouth Africa
Tswana
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Elmarie
Zelani & Elmarie
GirlSouth Africa
Derived from 'Elsa' and 'Marie'; noble and beloved
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Tshwanda
Zelani & Tshwanda
GirlSouth Africa
Tswana
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Tshai
Zelani & Tshai
GirlSouth Africa
Mandarin Chinese
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Andrie
Zelani & Andrie
BoySouth Africa
manly, brave
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Riaan
Zelani & Riaan
BoySouth Africa
Afrikaans
Manie
Zelani & Manie
GirlSouth Africa
Afrikaans
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Thula
Zelani & Thula
GirlSouth Africa
calm, peace
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Rassie
Zelani & Rassie
UnisexSouth Africa
rose; from the name Rassia, meaning 'rose'.
Dashanti
Zelani & Dashanti
GirlSouth Africa
the one who is noble
Oppie
Zelani & Oppie
GirlSouth Africa
Derived from 'Ophelia', meaning help
Nhala
Zelani & Nhala
GirlSouth Africa
to be born
Lenasia
Zelani & Lenasia
GirlSouth Africa
A beloved name with deep roots
Mlisa
Zelani & Mlisa
GirlSouth Africa
Sweetness
Tselane
Zelani & Tselane
GirlSouth Africa
Tswana
Siba
Zelani & Siba
GirlSouth Africa
to be fruitful
Lefa
Zelani & Lefa
GirlSouth Africa
To be full
Tikela
Zelani & Tikela
GirlSouth Africa
a name implying one who brings light or illumination
Marlize
Zelani & Marlize
GirlSouth Africa
Little Mary
Lutha
Zelani & Lutha
GirlSouth Africa
to decorate; a form of the goddess Durga
Impi
Zelani & Impi
GirlSouth Africa
a warrior or battalion
Lezanne
Zelani & Lezanne
GirlSouth Africa
a modern variant of 'Lesley', meaning 'from the pasture land'.
Nelisa
Zelani & Nelisa
GirlSouth Africa
a variation of the name Nelly, meaning light
Dassie
Zelani & Dassie
GirlSouth Africa
Derived from the Afrikaans word for 'dassie', a type of small mammal, often referred to as a rock hyrax.
Kwanda
Zelani & Kwanda
GirlSouth Africa
to create or make
Tandeka
Zelani & Tandeka
GirlSouth Africa
Means 'to be loved' or 'to be cherished'.
Madiba
Zelani & Madiba
BoySouth Africa
Xhosa
Desray
Zelani & Desray
GirlSouth Africa
A variation of Desiree, meaning 'desired one'
Nkayla
Zelani & Nkayla
GirlSouth Africa
One who is born at a time of happiness.
Bayete
Zelani & Bayete
BoySouth Africa
A title of respect and honor, meaning 'to bow down' or 'to pay homage'.
Fanie
Zelani & Fanie
GirlSouth Africa
Free one; from the name Stefanie.
Ronel
Zelani & Ronel
BoySouth Africa
Meaning 'joy' or 'song'.
Tamlyn
Zelani & Tamlyn
GirlSouth Africa
Palm Tree
Bossie
Zelani & Bossie
BoySouth Africa
Little boss
Nkosi
Zelani & Nkosi
BoySouth Africa
Zulu
Ronelda
Zelani & Ronelda
GirlSouth Africa
ruler's advisor
Charlize
Zelani & Charlize
GirlSouth Africa
free man, from Charles
Rieta
Zelani & Rieta
GirlSouth Africa
A form of the name Henrietta, meaning 'home ruler'
Lindiwe
Zelani & Lindiwe
GirlSouth Africa
to be with us
Sarie
Zelani & Sarie
GirlSouth Africa
princess
Thembi
Zelani & Thembi
GirlSouth Africa
hope
Tau
Zelani & Tau
BoySouth Africa
warrior.
Tulani
Zelani & Tulani
GirlSouth Africa
calm; peaceful
Jabulani
Zelani & Jabulani
BoySouth Africa
to rejoice
Londi
Zelani & Londi
GirlSouth Africa
African
Shaka
Zelani & Shaka
UnisexSouth Africa
he who brings peace
Jande
Zelani & Jande
GirlSouth Africa
Afrikaans
Tshaka
Zelani & Tshaka
BoySouth Africa
he who makes the world go round
Liam
Zelani & Liam
BoyIrish
resolute protector
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Olivia
Zelani & Olivia
Girl[English
This name was first used in this spelling by William Shakespeare for a character in his comedy 'Twelfth Night' (1602).
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Emma
Zelani & Emma
GirlGermanic
Originally a short form of Germanic names that began with the element ermen meaning "whole" or "universal".
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Noah
Zelani & Noah
BoyHebrew
movement
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Charlotte
Zelani & Charlotte
GirlFrance
free man
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Oliver
Zelani & Oliver
BoyUnited Kingdom
olive tree
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Amelia
Zelani & Amelia
GirlGermanic
Variant of AMALIA, though it is sometimes confused with EMILIA, which has a different origin.
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Elijah
Zelani & Elijah
Boy[English
From the Hebrew name אֱלִיָּהוּ ('Eliyyahu) meaning "my God is YAHWEH". Elijah was a Hebrew prophet and miracle worker, as told in the two Books of Kings in the Old Testament.
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Sophia
Zelani & Sophia
GirlGreece
wisdom
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Mateo
Zelani & Mateo
BoySpain
Gift of God
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Mia
Zelani & Mia
Girl[Swedish
Scandinavian, Dutch and German diminutive of MARIA. It coincides with the Italian word mia meaning "mine".
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Isabella
Zelani & Isabella
GirlItalian
God is my oath
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Theodore
Zelani & Theodore
BoyGreece
Theodōros (Θεόδωρος), meaning 'gift of God'.
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Ava
Zelani & Ava
GirlLatin
life; bird
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Evelyn
Zelani & Evelyn
GirlEngland
wished for
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Lucas
Zelani & Lucas
BoyLatin America
from Lucania
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Luna
Zelani & Luna
Girl[Roman Mythology]
Means "the moon" in Latin. Luna was the Roman goddess of the moon, frequently depicted driving a white chariot through the sky.
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Benjamin
Zelani & Benjamin
Boy[English
From the Hebrew name בִּנְיָמִין (Binyamin) which means "son of the south" or "son of the right hand".
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Harper
Zelani & Harper
GirlEnglish
Harp player.
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Levi
Zelani & Levi
BoyHebrew
meaning 'joined' or 'attached'.
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Sofia
Zelani & Sofia
GirlGreece
Form of SOPHIA.
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Camila
Zelani & Camila
GirlSpain
young ceremonial attendant
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Sebastian
Zelani & Sebastian
BoyLatin
venerable
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Eleanor
Zelani & Eleanor
GirlEngland
light-hearted
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Ezra
Zelani & Ezra
BoyHebrew-speaking regions
Help, helper
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Violet
Zelani & Violet
Girl[English]
From the English word violet for the purple flower, ultimately derived from Latin viola. It was common in Scotland from the 16th century, and it came into general use as an English given name during the 19th century.
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Scarlett
Zelani & Scarlett
GirlEngland
red; scarlet color
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Leo
Zelani & Leo
Boy[German
Derived from Latin leo meaning "lion", a cognate of LEON. It was popular among early Christians and was the name of 13 popes, including Saint Leo the Great who asserted the dominance of the Roman bishops (the popes) over…
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Lily
Zelani & Lily
GirlEngland
pure; innocent
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Owen
Zelani & Owen
BoyWales
noble, young warrior; well born, noble
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Gianna
Zelani & Gianna
GirlItaly
God is gracious
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Hudson
Zelani & Hudson
Boy[English]
From an English surname which meant "son of HUDDE". A famous bearer of the surname was the English explorer Henry Hudson (1570-1611).
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Aurora
Zelani & Aurora
Girl[Italian
Means "dawn" in Latin. Aurora was the Roman goddess of the morning. It has occasionally been used as a given name since the Renaissance.
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Alexander
Zelani & Alexander
BoyGreece
defender of the people
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Asher
Zelani & Asher
BoyHebrew
Happy
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Penelope
Zelani & Penelope
GirlGreek
Weaver
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Luca
Zelani & Luca
BoyItalian
bringer of light; light
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Nora
Zelani & Nora
GirlIreland
honor
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Aria
Zelani & Aria
GirlItaly
Air, melody; a long song in an opera.
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Ethan
Zelani & Ethan
BoyHebrew
strong, firm
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Chloe
Zelani & Chloe
GirlGreece
blooming
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Ellie
Zelani & Ellie
GirlEnglish
light
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Jackson
Zelani & Jackson
Boy[English]
From an English surname meaning "son of JACK". A famous bearer of the surname was American president Andrew Jackson (1767-1845).
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Mila
Zelani & Mila
GirlSlavic
Slavic
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Avery
Zelani & Avery
GirlAmerican
Originally a surname meaning 'ruler of the elves'.
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Layla
Zelani & Layla
GirlArabic
night
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Mason
Zelani & Mason
BoyAmerican
(English: "stone worker")
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Abigail
Zelani & Abigail
Girl[English
From the Hebrew name אֲבִיגָיִל ('Avigayil) meaning "my father is joy". In the Old Testament this is the name of Nabal's wife. After Nabal's death she became the third wife of King David.... [more]
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Luke
Zelani & Luke
BoyGreece
English form of the Greek name Λουκας (Loukas) which meant "from Lucania", Lucania being a region in southern Italy (of uncertain meaning). Luke was a doctor who travelled in the company of the apostle Paul.
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Ella
Zelani & Ella
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
fairy maiden
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Isla
Zelani & Isla
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Island
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Julian
Zelani & Julian
BoyLatin
youthful, downy
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dylan
Zelani & dylan
BoyWales
From 'dy', meaning 'great', and 'llanw', meaning 'tide' or 'flow', thus 'great tide'.
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Eliana
Zelani & Eliana
GirlHebrew
My God has answered
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Nova
Zelani & Nova
Girl[English]
Derived from Latin novus meaning "new". It was first used as a name in the 19th century.
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Elias
Zelani & Elias
BoyGreece
Cognate of ELIJAH. This is the form used in the Greek New Testament.
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Maverick
Zelani & Maverick
BoyEnglish
independent, nonconformist
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Gabriel
Zelani & Gabriel
BoyHebrew
God is my strength
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Ivy
Zelani & Ivy
GirlAmerican
faithfulness
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Logan
Zelani & Logan
BoyScotland
Little hollow
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Aiden
Zelani & Aiden
BoyIrish
little fire
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Willow
Zelani & Willow
GirlAmerican
Derived from the name of the willow tree, symbolizing flexibility and resilience.
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Emilia
Zelani & Emilia
GirlItaly
rival
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Isaac
Zelani & Isaac
Boy[English
From the Hebrew name יִצְחָק (Yitzchaq) meaning "he will laugh, he will rejoice", derived from צָחַק (tzachaq) meaning "to laugh".
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Miles
Zelani & Miles
BoyLatin
Soldier
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Riley
Zelani & Riley
GirlIreland
From a surname which comes from two distinct sources. As an Irish surname it is a variant of REILLY. As an English surname it is derived from a place name meaning "rye clearing" in Old English.
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Grayson
Zelani & Grayson
BoyUSA
From an English surname meaning "son of the steward", derived from Middle English greyve "steward".
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Naomi
Zelani & Naomi
GirlHebrew-speaking countries
pleasantness
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Santiago
Zelani & Santiago
BoySpain
Saint James, refers to the apostle who represents strength and protection.
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Stella
Zelani & Stella
GirlLatin-speaking countries
star
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Wyatt
Zelani & Wyatt
Boy[English]
From an English surname which was derived from the medieval given name WYOT. Wyatt Earp (1848-1929) was an American lawman and gunfighter involved in the famous shootout at the OK Corral.
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Anthony
Zelani & Anthony
BoyItalian
priceless
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Elena
Zelani & Elena
GirlItaly
light or bright
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Carter
Zelani & Carter
BoyAmerican
One who transports goods by cart.
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Jayden
Zelani & Jayden
BoyUSA
thankful
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Valentina
Zelani & Valentina
GirlItaly
Feminine form of Valentinus (see VALENTINE (1)). A famous bearer was the Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova (1937-), who in 1963 became the first woman to visit space.
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Ezekiel
Zelani & Ezekiel
BoyHebrew
God strengthens
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Maya
Zelani & Maya
GirlHebrew
Means 'water'. In the context, it can symbolize life and fertility.; Means 'illusion' or 'dream', often referred to in spiritual terms.; A popular name without specific meaning, often used within the Hispanic community.
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Caleb
Zelani & Caleb
Boy[English
Most likely related to Hebrew כֶּלֶב (kelev) meaning "dog". An alternate theory connects it to Hebrew כָּל (kal) "whole, all of" and לֵב (lev) "heart".
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Cooper
Zelani & Cooper
BoyAmerican
barrel maker
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Delilah
Zelani & Delilah
GirlHebrew
Delicate
#52 ↑
Josiah
Zelani & Josiah
BoyAmerican
Yahweh has healed
#53 →
Leah
Zelani & Leah
GirlHebrew
weary
#53 →
Lainey
Zelani & Lainey
GirlAmerican
bright, shining light
#54 ↑
Isaiah
Zelani & Isaiah
BoyHebrew
God is salvation
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Paisley
Zelani & Paisley
GirlScotland
church
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Genesis
Zelani & Genesis
Girl[English]
Means "birth" in Greek. This is the name of the first book of the Old Testament in the Bible. It tells of the creation of the world, the expulsion of Adam and Eve, Noah and the great flood, and the three patriarchs.
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Nolan
Zelani & Nolan
BoyIreland
Noble, famous
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Madelyn
Zelani & Madelyn
GirlAmerican
Woman from Magdala
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Nathan
Zelani & Nathan
BoyHebrew-speaking countries
He has given or gift.
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Sadie
Zelani & Sadie
GirlAmerican
princess
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Sophie
Zelani & Sophie
GirlFrance
wisdom
#60 ↑
Kai
Zelani & Kai
BoyHawaii
Sea; Forgiveness; Victorious
#61 ↑
Leilani
Zelani & Leilani
GirlHawaii
Heavenly flower
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Addison
Zelani & Addison
Girl[English]
From an English surname meaning "son of ADAM". Its recent popularity as a feminine name stems from its similarity in sound to Madison.
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Waylon
Zelani & Waylon
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
land by the road
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Angel
Zelani & Angel
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Messenger of God
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Natalie
Zelani & Natalie
GirlFrance
Born on Christmas
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Lincoln
Zelani & Lincoln
BoyAmerican
from the lake colony
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Roman
Zelani & Roman
Boy[Russian
From the Late Latin name Romanus which meant "Roman".
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Adrian
Zelani & Adrian
BoyEngland
from Hadria
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Claire
Zelani & Claire
GirlFrench
Clear, bright, famous
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Kinsley
Zelani & Kinsley
GirlAmerican
king's meadow
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Everly
Zelani & Everly
GirlAmerican
from the boar meadow
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Ian
Zelani & Ian
BoyScotland
Scottish form of JOHN.
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Emery
Zelani & Emery
UnisexGermanic
Work ruler; from the Old German name 'Emmerich'
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Axel
Zelani & Axel
BoySweden
Medieval Danish form of ABSALOM.
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Adeline
Zelani & Adeline
GirlFrench
noble
#71 →
Kennedy
Zelani & Kennedy
GirlAmerican
helmeted chief
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Thiago
Zelani & Thiago
BoyBrazil
Supplanter
#72 ↑
Brooks
Zelani & Brooks
BoyAmerican
brocc
#73 ↑
Maeve
Zelani & Maeve
GirlIreland
Intoxicating.
#73 ↑
Audrey
Zelani & Audrey
GirlEngland
Noble strength
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Bennett
Zelani & Bennett
Boy[English]
Medieval form of BENEDICT. This was the more common spelling in England until the 18th century. Modern use of the name is probably also influenced by the common surname Bennett, itself a derivative of the medieval name.
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Autumn
Zelani & Autumn
GirlAmerican
The season between summer and winter; fall
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Athena
Zelani & Athena
GirlGreece
Goddess of wisdom and warfare
#76 ↑
Rowan
Zelani & Rowan
UnisexIrish
Gaelic
#76 ↑
Christian
Zelani & Christian
BoyLatin
means 'follower of Christ' or 'Christian' in English; related to the Latin term 'Christianus'
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Eden
Zelani & Eden
UnisexHebrew-speaking countries
delight, paradise
#77 ↑
Iris
Zelani & Iris
GirlGreek
rainbow
#78 ↑
Eli
Zelani & Eli
BoyHebrew
God is my salvation
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Beau
Zelani & Beau
Boy[English]
Means "beautiful" in French. It has been occasionally used as an American given name since the late 19th century.
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