| Meaning | meditation |
| Origin | Japanese |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Zen |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Zen |
About Zen
Choosing Zen for your daughter makes a powerful statement about values, mindfulness, and the kind of life you envision for her. This bold, single-syllable name carries profound philosophical weight while remaining utterly simple and accessible. Zen suggests peace, balance, and inner strength—qualities many parents hope to cultivate in their children. The name's brevity makes it unforgettable, standing out in an era of elaborate, multi-syllabic choices. It's gender-neutral in theory but beautifully unexpected for a girl, giving her a distinctive identity. Zen works across cultures and requires no translation or explanation, though it invites meaningful conversation. This name reflects modern parenting philosophies that emphasize consciousness, authenticity, and emotional intelligence. For families seeking something truly different that carries genuine significance, Zen offers a remarkable option.
Nicknames for Zen
| Ze |
| Zenny |
| Zenie |
| Zeny |
| Zee |
Famous People Named Zen
| Zen L. Honeycutt | Founder of Moms Across America |
| Zen McQueen | British actress |
| Zen Romanova | Russian singer and actress |
| Zen S. Laluna | Filipino actress and model |
| Zen Marie Holmes | American reality TV personality |
| Zen Riley | Australian journalist and radio presenter |
| Zen Wang | Chinese neuroscientist |
| Zen Scott Feldman | American fashion designer |
| Zen Zenith | American musician and podcast host |
| Zen Magaña | Mexican soccer player |
| Zen Moreno | Filipino politician |
| Zen Chen | Taiwanese actress and host |
| Zen Gesner | American actor and producer |
| Zen T. C. Brown | Jamaican author and activist |
| Zen Freeman | British DJ and producer |
| Zen Hernandez | Filipino journalist and TV host |
| Zen Mitsuoka | Japanese actress and model |
| Zen Monk | French electronic music producer |
| Zen Brand | Indonesian singer and actress |
Characters Named Zen
| Zen Teasdale | Character from the novel "The Baby-Sitters Club" |
| Zen Zephyr | Character from the novel "Afterimage" by J. Kowallis |
| Zen Balfour | Character from the book "Zenn Diagram" by Wendy Brant |