Zia
Meaning of Zia
The name Zia is a beautiful and unique choice for a baby girl, carrying both cultural richness and modern appeal. Originating from Italy, where it is pronounced as TSEE-ah (/t͡siːa/), the name translates to "aunt" in Italian but has also taken on broader, more poetic meanings such as "light" or "splendor" in various contexts. In English-speaking countries, Zia is pronounced as ZEE-uh (/ˈziːə/). The name has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over recent decades, with occurrences rising particularly since the early 2000s. Variations of the name include Ziya and Ziyaad, each adding its own unique flair. Whether chosen for its melodic sound or its multicultural significance, Zia stands out as a timeless and elegant name for any little girl.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as TSEE-ah (/t͡siːa/)
American English
- Pronunced as ZEE-uh (/ˈziːə/)
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Notable People Named Zia
| Mehr Lal Soni, also known as Zia Fatehabadi, was a renowned Indian Urdu ghazal and nazm writer with the takhallus of Zia, meaning "Light." |
| Zia Mohyeddin was a versatile British-Pakistani actor, producer, director, and television broadcaster known for his work in Pakistani and British cinema and television. |
| Zia ol-Saltaneh, also known as Shah Begum Khanum, was a Persian calligrapher and poet, and the seventh most senior daughter of the second Qajar ruler of Iran, Fath-ʿAli Shah. |
| Zia Mody is an accomplished Indian corporate lawyer and businesswoman, and the daughter of Soli Sorabjee, a former Attorney General of India. |
| Zia Cooke is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA, known for her successful college career at South Carolina and her achievements as a high school recruit. |
| Zia Mian is a Pakistani-American physicist, nuclear expert, policy maker, and research scientist at Princeton University. |
| Zia Inayat Khan - Zia Inayat-Khan is a scholar and teacher of Sufism, president of the Inayati Order, and founder of Suluk Academy. |
| Zia Rahman is an Afghan citizen who was held in extrajudicial detention at the Bagram Theater Internment Facility in the United States. |
| Zia Ullah Khan Bangash is a Pakistani politician who served as a Member of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and as an Advisor to the Chief Minister on Science Technology and Information Technology. |
| Zia Shahid was a prominent Pakistani journalist, editor-in-chief of Channel Five and Roznama Khabrain, and founder of the newspaper Khabrain in 1992. |
| Zia Hyunsu Shin is a South Korean violinist known for her exceptional talent and musical achievements. |
| Zia Us-Salam is a Pakistani footballer and the captain of Khan Research Laboratories, known for his successful career as a midfielder with the club. |
| Zia Shahzad is a Pakistani cricketer who made his debut for Lahore Blues in 2018. |
| Maulana Zia ur Rehman Farooqi was the co-founder and former head of Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan. |
| Zia Victoria, an American songwriter and musician from New York, signed with Warner Chappell Music at 16 and wrote the anthem for Novak Djokovic Foundation at 11. |
