Zendiya
Persian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Zendiya
Zendiya derives from Persian roots, with "Zend" referring to ancient Zoroastrian commentary texts and "-iya" serving as a feminine suffix, meaning "of or relating to the Zend tradition." The name is primarily used in Persian and Kurdish-speaking communities with historical ties to Zoroastrianism, though modern usage is not exclusively religious.
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Etymology
Zendiya derives from Persian roots, with "Zend" referring to ancient Zoroastrian commentary texts and "-iya" serving as a feminine suffix, meaning "of or relating to the Zend tradition." The name is primarily used in Persian and Kurdish-speaking communities with historical ties to Zoroastrianism, though modern usage is not exclusively religious.
Zendiya currently ranks #19,199 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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