Zonda
Quechua/Spanish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Zonda
Zonda derives from Spanish and refers to a hot, dry wind that descends from the Andes Mountains in Argentina; the name ultimately traces to the Quechua language of indigenous Andean peoples.
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Etymology
Zonda derives from Spanish and refers to a hot, dry wind that descends from the Andes Mountains in Argentina; the name ultimately traces to the Quechua language of indigenous Andean peoples. The name is primarily used in Spanish-speaking cultures, particularly in Argentina and the broader Latin American region, with historical significance tied to the geographical and meteorological phenomena of South America.
Zonda currently ranks #8,322 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1967.
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