Zhaniyah
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Zhaniyah
Zhaniyah is a modern name of Arabic origin meaning "life" or "living," derived from the Arabic root "hayah" (حياة) combined with the prefix "zh" or similar phonetic variation common in transliterated names.
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Etymology
Zhaniyah is a modern name of Arabic origin meaning "life" or "living," derived from the Arabic root "hayah" (حياة) combined with the prefix "zh" or similar phonetic variation common in transliterated names. The name is primarily used in Muslim communities, particularly among African American and other diaspora populations, reflecting contemporary naming practices that blend traditional Arabic roots with modern phonetic creativity.
Zhaniyah currently ranks #15,654 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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