Zen

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Zen has multiple meanings depending on the kanji used to write it. Some meanings include "meditation," "virtue," "good," "complete," and "perfection."
Pronunciation
ZEN
Zehn
Popularity
Zen has been gaining popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States, where it is more commonly used as a boy's name. It is still a relatively uncommon name globally and has not ranked in the top 1000 names in the US.

cartoon of the name Zen
Cartoon of Zen

Zen Name meanings & History

The name Zen has multiple meanings depending on the kanji used to write it. Some meanings include "meditation," "virtue," "good," "complete," and "perfection.". Zen can be used as a first name or a middle name for both boys and girls.

Zodiac Sign of Zen: Zigzag Pisces

Synonyms of Zen:

Z: Zany,Zen,Zigzag,Zodiac,Zombie

E: Entertain,Exaggerate,Environment,Expressive,Enlighten,Enliven

N: Neat,Nagging,Neurosis,Nice,Nervous,Nutrition,Nitpicking

Zen is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Modern name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Zen is not a name commonly used in the mainstream media, but several notable people bear this name. Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh is a prominent Buddhist teacher, author, and peace activist. Zen Gesner is an American actor best known for his role in the 1995 TV series "The Adventures of Sinbad."

2.) Zen (Male)

Usage: Japanese

Meanings: (Japanese) religious. Religion: a form of Buddhism.


3.) Zen (Male)

Usage: Japanese

Meanings: (Japanese) spiritual


4.) Zen (Male)

Usage: Japanese

Meanings: Zen has various meanings in Japanese, including "meditation", "religious practice", "goodness", and "virtue".

Pronunciation: ZEN
Zen (zehn)


Description: Zen has various meanings in Japanese, including "meditation", "religious practice", "goodness", and "virtue". Zen is a modern and unique name that is commonly used for both boys and girls. It fits well for parents who are interested in Eastern spirituality, philosophy, or simply looking for an uncommon name.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Zen include Zen Pencils (a cartoonist), Zen Gesner (an actor), and Zen Honeycutt (an environmental activist).

5.) Zen (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: The name Zen has multiple meanings in different cultures. In Japanese, Zen means 'meditation' or 'absorption.' In Chinese, it means 'to bestow peace.' It can also be seen as a shortened form of the name Zenith, meaning the highest point

Pronunciation: In English, Zen is pronounced like 'zen' with a soft 'e' sound
ZEN


Description: The name Zen has multiple meanings in different cultures. In Japanese, Zen means 'meditation' or 'absorption.' In Chinese, it means 'to bestow peace.' It can also be seen as a shortened form of the name Zenith, meaning the highest point. Zen is a unisex name that can be given to boys or girls

Famous People

Zen is a popular name among celebrities. Some famous people named Zen include actor Zoe Saldana's son, Zen Peregrym (actress Missy Peregrym's son), and musician-artist M.I.A's son.

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