The baby name Zebra is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈziːbrə/ (ZEE-bruh).
Zebra is English in Origin.
The baby name Zebra is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈziːbrə/ (ZEE-bruh).
Zebra is English in Origin.
Zebra is a modern English word-name taken from the animal. English zebra entered in the 17th century via Portuguese (and Italian) zebra, earlier Old Portuguese zevra/enzebra “wild ass”; the ultimate source is uncertain, possibly connected to Iberian Romance terms like Spanish encebro “wild” or to an African substrate. As a given name it carries the literal meaning of the striped equid and the figurative ideas of contrast, individuality, and balance.
Usage as a personal name is very rare but intelligibly unisex, aligning with contemporary nature and animal-inspired choices (Bear, Fox, Wren). Nicknames include Zee and Zeb; creative spellings such as Zeebra or Zebrah occur. International equivalents of the animal word include French zèbre, Spanish cebra, Italian zebra, and German Zebra. Not related etymologically but sharing the nickname are biblical Zebedee and Zebulon/Zebulun.
Zebra is extremely rare. Across 2 countries, we found just 2 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
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