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Zeeland

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZEE-land /ˈzi.lænd/High

Meaning: From the Dutch place Zeeland — zee, 'sea', + land, 'land', hence 'sea land' (a province of the Netherlands; also behind New Zealand); a place-name; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: Sea land: Zeeland is a Dutch place-name. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowDutch
MeaningFrom the Dutch place Zeeland — zee, 'sea', + land, 'land', hence 'sea land' (a province of the Netherlands; also behind New Zealand); a place-name; we note the place
U.S. rank (2024)#8278 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 17

History & Origin

Zeeland comes from the Dutch place Zeeland — zee, 'sea', + land, 'land', hence 'sea land' (a province of the Netherlands; also behind New Zealand); a place-name (we note the place). A crisp, modern name (said 'ZEE-land').

In the U.S. it appears as a place-name. Rare, sea-land at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Zeeland joins the Dutch zee, 'sea', and land, 'land', hence 'sea land' (a province of the Netherlands; also behind New Zealand) — a crisp place-name (we note the place; said 'ZEE-land').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Zeeland — place-name

Variations

ZealandZeland

Nicknames

Zee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zeeland mean?

Zeeland is a Dutch place-name — 'sea land' (zee, 'sea', + land). We note the place.

How do you pronounce Zeeland?

It's said ZEE-land /ˈzi.lænd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zeeland a boy or girl name?

Zeeland is a boy's name here.

How popular is Zeeland?

Zeeland is a very rare name in the U.S.

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