Gender: Male
Origin: Australian, Japanese
Meaning: Religious, Meditation or contemplation
Pronunciation: Zen, /zɛn/, Z EH N
Popularity Rank: #8,781
Derived from the Japanese word 'zen', which means 'meditation' or 'to contemplate'. In Buddhism, Zen is a form of meditation practice that aims to help individuals see their true nature and achieve enlightenment.
The name Zen is of Australian, Japanese origin and means Religious, Meditation or contemplation. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Zen is commonly found in Syrian Arab Republic, Malaysia, Singapore, and 83 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Zen
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /zɛn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: Z EH N
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Zen is recorded 5,971 times globally, ranking it as the 8,781th most common name worldwide.
Zen is most prevalent in Syrian Arab Republic, with 1,216 occurrences, making it the 826th most popular name in the country.
In Syrian Arab Republic, the name Zen is found among 1 in every 438 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Syrian Arab Republic | #826 | 1 : 438 |
| Malaysia | #2,518 | 1 : 3,957 |
| Singapore | #959 | 1 : 1,464 |
| United States of America | #6,457 | 1 : 5,011 |
| France | #4,283 | 1 : 4,275 |
| Saudi Arabia | #8,494 | 1 : 10,113 |
| Egypt | #8,781 | 1 : 9,067 |
| Italy | #6,758 | 1 : 6,462 |
| South Africa | #7,357 | 1 : 13,875 |
| Iraq | #7,652 | 1 : 7,837 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Zen from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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