Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Life of Zeus or stranger, Moon, Fame, News, Ethiopian
Pronunciation: zee-nuh, /ˈziːnə/, Z IY N AH
Popularity Rank: #5,286
Derived from the Greek name Zenobia, meaning 'life of Zeus' or 'stranger'. It has also been used as a short form of the name Zephyrine, meaning 'west wind'.
The name Zena is of Greek origin and means Life of Zeus or stranger, Moon, Fame, News, Ethiopian, One who is Famous, Welcoming, Hospitable, Power of Zeus, Belonging to Zeus, Guest, Stranger, Woman, Beautiful Ornament, Ornament, Something beautiful, A hospitable woman. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Zena is commonly found in Syrian Arab Republic, Iraq, Egypt, and 84 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: zee-nuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈziːnə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: Z IY N AH
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Zena is recorded 10,953 times globally, ranking it as the 5,286th most common name worldwide.
Zena is most prevalent in Syrian Arab Republic, with 1,908 occurrences, making it the 536th most popular name in the country.
In Syrian Arab Republic, the name Zena is found among 1 in every 279 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Syrian Arab Republic | #536 | 1 : 279 |
| Iraq | #1,015 | 1 : 731 |
| Egypt | #2,193 | 1 : 1,428 |
| United Kingdom | #1,446 | 1 : 746 |
| United States of America | #3,741 | 1 : 2,471 |
| Lebanon | #655 | 1 : 498 |
| Saudi Arabia | #6,606 | 1 : 7,551 |
| Palestine | #1,769 | 1 : 1,061 |
| Israel | #2,161 | 1 : 1,149 |
| Italy | #5,481 | 1 : 4,866 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Zena from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 27, 2024 02:28 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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