Zealand
Dutch · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Zealand
Zealand derives from the Dutch word "zee" (sea) and "land" (land), literally meaning "sea-land" or "sealand," referring to low-lying coastal territory.
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Etymology
Zealand derives from the Dutch word "zee" (sea) and "land" (land), literally meaning "sea-land" or "sealand," referring to low-lying coastal territory. The name originates from the Dutch province of Zeeland and was applied to New Zealand by Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in the 17th century.
Zealand currently ranks #1,770 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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