Zamzam

Zamzam Meaning & Origin

About Zamzam
The name "Zamzam" is of Arabic origin and holds religious significance in Islam. It refers to a sacred well located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. According to Islamic tradition, the well of Zamzam was miraculously created for the Prophet Ismail and his mother Hajar when they were in desperate need of water. It is believed to possess healing properties and is considered a blessed source of water for Muslims worldwide. The name "Zamzam" symbolizes the well's spiritual and historical importance within the Islamic faith.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Zamzam are female.

Zamzam Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -42.11% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMSM
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSANSAN
🔊 Soundex
Z05205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AE1 M Z AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/zamzam*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMSM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zamzam in Braille

Here's how to represent Zamzam in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Zamzam in braille

How to Spell the Name Zamzam in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Zamzam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Zamzam in sign language

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