Zenobia comes from Greek Zenobia — 'life of Zeus' or 'force of Zeus' — borne by the fearless 3rd-century warrior queen of Palmyra. A regal, ornate name with ancient power.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, life-of-Zeus at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Zenobia was the bold warrior queen of Palmyra who defied Rome — her name means 'life of Zeus' or 'force of Zeus'; regal and powerful.

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Behind the Name — Zenobia — etymology

Variations

ZenobieZeinab

Nicknames

ZenaBee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zenobia mean?

Zenobia is Greek for 'life of Zeus' or 'force of Zeus' — the warrior queen of Palmyra.

How do you pronounce Zenobia?

It's said zə-NOH-bee-ah /zəˈnoʊ.bi.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zenobia a boy or girl name?

Zenobia is a girl's name.

How popular is Zenobia?

Zenobia is a rare name in the U.S.