Zaire
zah-EER
Popularity
#8391
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
African
Total Births
10,284
Peak Year
#674 in 2023
First Recorded
1974
Style
Strong & Bold, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Refers to the Congo River (formerly known as the Zaire River) in Africa; it means 'the river that swallows all rivers'.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Zaire Wade
American basketball player
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