A distinctive pick — fewer than 1 pets share this name.
Russian/Slavic — diminutive of Zinovy (meaning "life of Zeus").
Zyama is a Russian nickname, traditionally a short form of Zinovy — itself derived from Greek meaning "life of Zeus." It is warm, distinctly Eastern European, and full of character. Lovely for a pet with old-world dignity and a soft heart.
Pets named Zyama are most often described as:
Trait order based on owner reports across pet registries.
Zyama is a well-known pet name with 1 registered pets. Pets named Zyama are often described as warm, dignified, old-soul.
Zyama is more commonly given to male pets, though it can be used for any pet.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: NYC & Seattle pet licensing records · Methodology