Zilla

ZIL-uh'ZIL-uh'2 syllables
🇮🇱Hebrew
Mysterious

MEANING

Shadow

ORIGIN

Jewish

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew word 'Tzillah', meaning shadow or shade.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Jewish tradition, names with the meaning of 'shadow' can symbolize protection or comfort.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in Jewish communities; also appears in biblical texts.

🌐African
Soft

MEANING

Moonlight

ORIGIN

African

ETYMOLOGY

In some African cultures, 'Zilla' is associated with the moon and its light.

CULTURAL NOTES

The moon is often a symbol of femininity and mystery in various African cultures.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in various African regions, often in storytelling and cultural myths.

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