Zealand

At a Glance

Meaning

'sea land,' the literal meaning of the Dutch province name Zeeland, now rarely used as a given name

Origin

Dutch (place name: Zeeland) or Danish (Sjælland)

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

ZEE-luhndListen

Zealand comes from the Dutch province name Zeeland, which literally means 'sea land' — though it's still rarely used as a given name today. It also connects to Danish geography through Sjælland. If you're drawn to place names with real geographic roots rather than an invented sound, this is one worth a closer look.

Meaning & Origin of Zealand

Meaning: 'sea land,' the literal meaning of the Dutch province name Zeeland, now rarely used as a given name.

Origin: Dutch (place name: Zeeland) or Danish (Sjælland).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Zealand

Popularity of Zealand

Zealand reached its highest point in Social Security data in 2022, when 134 babies were given the name, ranking #1392. By 2024 that had eased slightly to 114 babies, ranking #1543.

Names Like Zealand

These names have followed a similar path to Zealand in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Chozyn
• Maven
• Sulaiman
• Kamazi
• Slater
• Zamira

FAQ

What does the name Zealand mean?

‘sea land,’ the literal meaning of the Dutch province name Zeeland, now rarely used as a given name. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Zealand?

Zealand is pronounced ZEE-luhnd (IPA: /ˈziː.lənd/).

Is Zealand a popular name right now?

Zealand is near its all-time peak (#1392 in 2022), ranked #1543 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2000–2024.)

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