Girl name
Zinde name meaning
“alive, vigorous, full of vitality”
Zinde means “alive,” “vigorous,” or “full of vitality.” It comes from Persian zinde, meaning living or alive, and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. The word also belongs to everyday Turkish vocabulary. A newly sprouting plant provides a concrete image of the life and freshness expressed by the name.
What does Zinde mean?
Alive, vigorous, full of vitality
In Turkish: diri, canlı, dinç
Zinde is also an everyday Turkish adjective expressing vigor and freshness. As a name, it draws on that vocabulary of vitality. Its Persian source primarily means alive, while Turkish usage also describes physical or mental freshness, especially in contrast with tiredness or a loss of energy.
Origin of the name Zinde
From Persian zinda (زنده), meaning living or alive. Turkish usage especially emphasizes vigor and vitality.
How to pronounce Zinde
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zinde/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | زنده |
Is Zinde a girl’s name?
Yes, Zinde is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Zinde does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Zinde
Names with related meanings
- Umay♀Protective female figure in ancient Turkic belief
- Ayşe♀Living woman
- Ayşegül♀A combination of Ayşe and rose
- Havva♀Life
- Nefes♀Breath
- Reyyan♀Quenched with water
- Ayşenur♀Ayşe combined with Nur, meaning light
- Cansu♀Water of life
- Ömür♀Lifespan
- Havvanur♀Havva combined with light
- Hayat♀Life, the state of being alive
- Nihal♀Young tree
FAQ about the name Zinde
What is the meaning of Zinde?
Zinde means “alive, vigorous, full of vitality”. From Persian zinda (زنده), meaning living or alive. Turkish usage especially emphasizes vigor and vitality.
Is Zinde a girl’s name?
Yes, Zinde is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Zinde in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zinde nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zinde?
Zinde is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Zinde have?
Zinde has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Zinde?
Zinde does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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