Meaning & Origin
The largest island of Denmark.
Zealand is a boy's and girl's baby name of Dutch origin, from the Dutch Zeeland meaning 'sea land' — the province of the Netherlands from which New Zealand was named by Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642. As a given name, it evokes adventure, distant shores, and the pioneering spirit of exploration.
Zealand was chosen by rock band No Doubt member and producer Gwen Stefani and her then-husband Gavin Rossdale for their son, bringing it to mainstream attention. It's a place name with maritime exploration at its heart — a name for the adventurous and the restless.