Boy name
Zamzam name meaning
“the sacred well in Mecca”
Zamzam is a masculine name taken from Arabic Zamzam, referring to the sacred well in Mecca. The well stands within the Sacred Mosque complex. The name’s meaning comes from this specific place reference, while a literal derivation of the word itself is not securely established.
What does Zamzam mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Zamzam
Taken from Arabic Zamzam, the name of the well within the Sacred Mosque complex in Mecca. Its naming significance refers to the well rather than a securely established literal derivation.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Zamzam in Islam and the Quran
Zamzam does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Zamzam
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Zamzam, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Zamzam: the sacred well in Mecca
- Fitrianto: natural, innate
- Syaipul: sword
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Meaning of each word
- Zamzam: the sacred well in Mecca
- Alfath: opening, victory
- Makbul: accepted, approved
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Zamzam Fajri
Meaning of each word
- Zamzam: the sacred well in Mecca
- Fajri: relating to dawn
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Meaning of each word
- Sultan: ruler, holder of authority
- Zamzam: the sacred well in Mecca
- Masrur: filled with joy
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Zamzam Anwaruddin
Meaning of each word
- Zamzam: the sacred well in Mecca
- Anwaruddin: lights of the faith
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Meaning of each word
- Zamzam: the sacred well in Mecca
- Radi: content, satisfied or accepting
- Sabir: patient, persevering through hardship
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How to pronounce Zamzam
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zamzam/ |
| Arabic script | زمزم |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗ꦳ꦩ꧀ꦗ꦳ꦩ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮐᮙ᮪ᮐᮙ᮪ |
Is Zamzam a boy’s name?
Yes, Zamzam is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Zamzam ranks #1,928 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Zamzam
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Zamzam
- Zamzam Akhmad Jamaluddin T. · b. 1965
- Zamzam Akhmad Jamaluddin Tanuw
- Zamzam Ibrahim Al Dzikri
FAQ about the name Zamzam
What is the meaning of Zamzam?
Zamzam means the sacred well in Mecca. Taken from Arabic Zamzam, the name of the well within the Sacred Mosque complex in Mecca. Its naming significance refers to the well rather than a securely established literal derivation.
Is Zamzam a boy’s name?
Yes, Zamzam is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Zamzam?
Zamzam is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Zamzam in the Quran?
Zamzam does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Zamzam have?
Zamzam has 2 syllables (Zam-zam) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Zamzam?
Zamzam ranks #1,928 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Zamzam?
Some ideas: Zamzam Fitrianto Syaipul; Zamzam Alfath Makbul; Zamzam Fajri.
Famous people named Zamzam?
Notable people named Zamzam include Zamzam Akhmad Jamaluddin T., Zamzam Akhmad Jamaluddin Tanuw, Zamzam Ibrahim Al Dzikri.
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