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What does Zia mean?
Arabic: Arabic name meaning 'light' or 'splendor'.. Zia is derived from the Arabic word 'Dhiya', meaning 'light' or 'splendor'. It conveys brightness and radiance.
Is Zia a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Zia in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Zia in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Zia suit?
Classic
Human name
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Zia's Nap Time Dream
As we settle down for nap time, I'm betting Zia will dream of running in circles! Or, knowing her, maybe she'll just circle back to sleep!
Names similar to Zia
Ab — Short form of Abraham, meaning 'father of many' in Hebrew.Abbe — French word for 'abbot', a title for a religious leader.Ahn — Means 'peace' or 'calm' in Vietnamese.Ainslee — A variant of Ainsley, meaning 'one's own meadow'.Alf — Of Old English origin, meaning 'elf' or 'supernatural being'.Alfie — A warm pet form of Alfred, "wise counsellor".Amr — Means 'long-lived' or 'prosperous' in Arabic.Andrae — A variant of Andrew, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'.