Zelig - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Zelig \z(e)-lig\ is of Yiddish origin, and its meaning is "blessed, holy". In German, "selig" means "holy".

Zelig has 3 variant forms: Selig, Zeligman and Zelik.

Zelig is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Zelig. Click here to compare Zelig with related baby names.