Zaire
Zaire is a name of African origins, given both to males and females. The Democratic Republic of Congo was once officially called Zaire, and the Congo River was also formerly known as the Zaire River. The meaning of Zaire originates from ’nzadi on zere’, a Kongo phrase meaning ‘the river that swallows other rivers’, an obvious reference to the Zaire river. Zaire also has Portuguese ancestry and its other meanings include 'supporter', and 'someone from Zaire'. It is also the name of a province in Angola. A 1732 play by the French writer Voltaire is also named 'Zaire'. Some prominent people who share the name include Zaire Bartley, a Jamaican soccer player, and Zaire Anderson, an American ex-football player.
Gender
Boy
Of course, this is a neutral name.
Meaning
the river that swallows all rivers
Origin
Place name
Numerology
Z is for zeal, your zest for life.
A is for admirable, you certainly are!
I is for inspire, others seek your guidance.
R is for relax, you know how!
E is for extra, those little things you do!
Lucky
Zaire lucky number is 5.
Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.
Famous People Named Zaire
- Zaire Blessing Dwyane Wade son of Dwyane Wade
Zaire in Pop Culture
- Former name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Title heroine of Voltaire's tragic play 'Zaïre' (1732) about a Christian woman enslaved by Muslims
