Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Meditation, contemplation, peaceful
Origin: Japanese/Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #958 in 2024 with 236 babies born.
History: From the Japanese form of the Chinese 'chan,' itself from the Sanskrit 'dhyana' meaning meditation. Zen Buddhism emphasizes meditation and mindfulness. As a name, it evokes peace, presence, and clarity.
Name length: 3 letters
How common is Zen? About 1 in 12,016 babies born in 2024 were named Zen, or roughly 0.8 per day in the United States.
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