Zoro

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Name
Zoro
Gender
Boy name
Syllables
2

Zoro is a Kurdish first name that carries the meaning 'the strong'. Additionally, Zoro also serves as a short and affectionate form of the South Slavic name Zoran.

What does the name Zoro mean?

The name Zoro has both Kurdish and South Slavic roots. It derives from the Old Slavic term *zoŗà and the South Slavic word zora, both of which mean 'dawn' or 'daybreak'. Thus, Zoro can also be interpreted as 'the one born at dawn'. The first name is especially common in the Kurdish community as well as in South Slavic countries like Serbia and Slovenia. A related, yet etymologically unrelated name is Zorro, which is of Spanish origin.

Where does the name Zoro come from?

The name Zoro has its roots in both Old Slavic and Kurdish and means among other things 'dawn' and 'daybreak'. The Old Slavic

How do you pronounce Zoro?

Zoro is pronounced like 'Zoh-roh'.

Popularity

In Germany, Zoro is a rather rare first name, currently ranking 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2015 at 3,972nd. In the last ten years, Zoro has been given as a first name about ten times, which places it at 6,380th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,533rd. Worldwide, the popularity and frequency of the name Zoro is also variable.

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  • Roronoa Zoro (anime character from One Piece)
  • Zoro Babel (German composer)
  • Zoro Mettini (painter)

Frequently asked questions about the name Zoro

What does the name Zoro mean?

The name Zoro means 'dawn' or 'daybreak' and can also be interpreted as 'the one born at dawn'.

Where does the name Zoro come from?

Zoro has its roots in Old Slavic and Kurdish and is found in countries like Serbia, Slovenia, and in the Kurdish community.

How popular is the name Zoro?

Zoro is known primarily in Kurdish and South Slavic countries, but it is not as widely used as other common first names.

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