Zendaya
zen-DAY-uh
Popularity
#942
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
African
Total Births
3,672
Peak Year
#430 in 2022
First Recorded
2011
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
The name Zendaya originates from Shona, a Bantu language spoken in Zimbabwe. It means 'to give thanks'.
Numerology
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Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman
American actress, singer, and producer.
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