About Zealand
The name "Zealand" originates from the Dutch word "Zeeland," which means "sea land" or "land by the sea." It refers to the region in the Netherlands that is characterized by its proximity to the North Sea. The name was later adopted for the islands in the South Pacific discovered by Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, which are now known as New Zealand. The name signifies the connection of these lands to the sea and their coastal geography.
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Most individuals with the name Zealand are male.
The popularity of the name has increased by 9.49% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Zealand in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Zealand using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.