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Zane

Boy · English · Short name

Meaning
God is gracious

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
ZAYN
Origin
English

Possibly a variant of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan'; also a Venetian name.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: English, Hebrew

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Also recorded as Gender-neutral.

Alternate spellings

  • ZayneEnglish

    Modern variant spelling.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Zane Grey

    1872–1939

    American author of popular adventure novels and stories of the American frontier.

    Reference

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, English Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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