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Zed

zed

Letters3
Syllables1
OriginHebrew

The Story of Zed

This name is the final letter, the ultimate punctuation, a bold declaration that arrives with ancient roots and modern edge, ready for him.

Zed is a concise form of the Hebrew Zedekiah, meaning 'the Lord is righteousness.' It also stands alone as the name of the letter 'Z', the final character in the alphabet, suggesting completion and a definitive statement. Appearing in records from the late 19th century, it has remained a striking, uncommon choice.

When you consider your son, 'Zed' feels like a strong, resonant sound that fills the room. It’s a name with a grounded, almost solid quality, hinting at integrity and unwavering conviction. You’ll feel its weight when you write it, a powerful mark of identity for the righteous soul you sense within him.

What It Means

Zed is a short form of Zedekiah, meaning 'the Lord is righteousness' in Hebrew. It is also simply the name of the letter 'Z'.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Zed Seselja

    Australian politician, Senator for the Australian Capital Territory

  • Zed Bias

    British DJ and producer of house and broken beat

Personality Traits

StrongRighteousUniqueBrave

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Peak Year

#18 in 2018

Total Births

446

First Recorded

1882

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