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The baby name Zizi is a Girl name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ZEE-zee.

Zizi is Arabic in Origin.

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: ZEE-zee

What is the meaning of the name Zizi ?

The baby name Zizi is a girl name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ZEE-zee.

Zizi is Arabic in Origin.

Zizi is best understood as a reduplicated hypocorism rather than an ancient full name. In Arabic use it often shortens Zaynab, written زينب, a pre-Islamic Arabic feminine name recorded in the family of the Prophet Muhammad. Classical lexicographers connect zaynab with the name of a fragrant flowering tree or shrub; the pet form repeats the initial z sound and adds the affectionate -i vowel.

The underlying name gained prestige across Muslim societies through Zaynab bint Muhammad and Zaynab bint Ali, while spellings such as Zainab, Zeinab, Zineb, and Turkish Zeynep reflect regional transcription. Zizi also functions outside Arabic as an informal nickname, visible in French dancer Zizi Jeanmaire and Brazilian singer Zizi Possi. In English records it remains rare and sporadic as a registered given name.

Zizi has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Zizi

Zizi Jeanmaire Actor · Born 1924 · France Zizi Jeanmaire was a French actor and dancer, best known for her work in ballet and musical theater. She gained fame for her role in the ballet 'Carmen' and her performances in 'The Pink Jungle' and 'Anything Goes'. Her unique style and charisma made her a standout figure in the world of dance and entertainment.

Zizi – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
HT Girls 0 #23 1 950
BN 0 #31 2 2,297
HT Boys 0 #33 2 903
GE 0 #44 1 997
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
AO 0 #75 3 2,729
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
GE Girls 0 #103 6 1,564
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
BN Girls 0 #109 6 5,459
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
GR 0 #133 3 3,911
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
BN Boys 0 #135 5 6,332
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
EG Girls 0 #175 3,568 14,742
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
AO Girls 0 #194 16 4,575
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
HU Girls 0 #217 9 3,308
BG Boys 0 #219 2 3,850
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
BG Girls 0 #228 4 3,559
GR Girls 0 #228 15 6,293
MO Boys 0 #232 3 5,842
AO Boys 0 #246 4 5,568
PT 0 #247 4 4,161
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
MO Girls 0 #257 7 7,056
HR Boys 0 #258 2 3,997
NG 0 #270 3 5,926
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
TW Girls 0 #282 8 8,139
SA 0 #284 12 10,560
QA Girls 0 #290 27 15,378
HR Girls 0 #292 3 3,687
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
LB 0 #293 497 13,263
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
EG 0 #302 102 6,387
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SD Girls 0 #308 38 7,678
MY 0 #317 14 12,352
DK Girls 0 #324 6 7,429
KZ Girls 0 #327 6 5,862
JO Girls 0 #335 5 7,570
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
PL Boys 0 #338 3 6,459
CN Girls 0 #353 7 8,829
MU Girls 0 #354 9 8,539
BR 0 #357 4 5,969
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
OM Girls 0 #366 31 15,987
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
YE 0 #371 11 8,639
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
IR Girls 0 #381 153 8,334
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
PT Girls 0 #412 40 7,952
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
KW Girls 0 #432 84 19,177
ZA 0 #432 16 14,421
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
LY 0 #463 73 12,703
SD Boys 0 #463 4 10,523
DZ 0 #487 1,053 20,130
IQ Girls 0 #492 13 11,303
PS Girls 0 #496 28 10,981
AE Girls 0 #500 54 20,968
RU Girls 0 #516 8 11,913
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
RU Boys 0 #520 7 12,621
BH 0 #530 24 17,937
IR Boys 0 #541 12 10,162
SA Girls 0 #543 418 25,931
MA 0 #546 821 20,986
HK Boys 0 #554 4 12,905
CM Girls 0 #557 4 11,671
PS Boys 0 #559 3 10,655
SG Girls 0 #564 23 18,916
CM Boys 0 #568 8 12,054
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
IL Girls 0 #586 32 11,648
HK Girls 0 #592 24 16,104
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
SY 0 #645 84 11,684
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
IQ Boys 0 #656 12 13,071
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
TN 0 #735 95 13,765
SG Boys 0 #737 3 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
NG Girls 0 #757 30 15,093
BR Boys 0 #779 7 12,213
EG Boys 0 #801 86 15,035
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #817 22 4,949
BR Girls 0 #868 74 12,708
MY Girls 0 #890 105 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #897 245 25,928
MY Boys 0 #908 205 25,439
United States Girls 2024 #912 5 8,487
CL Girls 0 #912 4 14,098
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
NL Girls 0 #925 31 5,933
PE Girls 0 #933 11 14,861
Spain Girls 0 #964 20 5,561
NG Boys 0 #999 3 16,906
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
ZA Boys 0 #1,044 135 25,619
AE Boys 0 #1,140 4 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
TR 0 #1,182 30 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,262 6 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,343 104 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,438 34 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,567 48 28,008

Zizi is popular in 70 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
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People also ask about Zizi

Zizi is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Zizi is a 2 syllable name, pronounced ZEE-zee.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Zizy, Zeezee, Zaynab, Zainab, Zeinab and Zineb.
Somewhat — Zizi ranked #912 in United States in 2024, placing it just outside the most common names.
Yes — 1 notable people named Zizi are in our database, including Zizi Jeanmaire (Actor).