Meditation or state of being
Derived from the Japanese school of Mahayana Buddhism, the name represents a state of calm attentiveness and meditative insight. It ultimately traces back to the Sanskrit word dhyana, meaning meditation. In a Western context, it is used to evoke a sense of peace, mindfulness, and spiritual simplicity.
Less common today
Zen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #906 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actor known for playing Sinbad
Zenon Kar, a girl living on a space station · Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century
