What is the origin of the name Zenaida?

Zenaida is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Zenaida?

Zenaida is currently ranked #3261 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Zenaida?

Zenaida is pronounced zeh-NYE-dah.

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Zenaida

zeh-NYE-dah

Popularity

#3261

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

2,929

Peak Year

#76 in 2023

First Recorded

1913

Style

Mythological, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From the Greek name Zenais, derived from Zeus, the chief Greek god, meaning 'of Zeus'.

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Zena Zia

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Zena Zia

Spelling Variations

Zenaide

Similar Names

Zenobia Theodora Athena

Personality Traits

gracefulpowerfulindependentintelligent

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