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Zenon
Zenon Pronunciation
Zenon is pronounced ZEH-non /ˈzɛ.nɑn/Medium
Meaning: From Greek Zenon, 'of Zeus; the gift of Zeus' (the philosopher Zeno; an emperor)Medium
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History & Origin
Zenon comes from Greek Zenon, 'of Zeus; the gift of Zeus' — borne by the philosophers Zeno of Elea (famed for his paradoxes) and Zeno of Citium (founder of Stoicism), and a Byzantine emperor. A crisp, scholarly name across the Greek, Slavic, and Latino worlds (said 'ZEH-non').
In the U.S. it appears in Greek and Latino families. Rare, of-Zeus at the root, and scholarly.
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How do you pronounce Zenon?
Zenon is pronounced ZEH-non (/ˈzɛ.nɑn/). Press play above to hear Zenon said aloud.
How do you say Zenon?
Zenon is said ZEH-non (/ˈzɛ.nɑn/). Press play above to hear Zenon said aloud.
What does the name Zenon mean?
Zenon is Greek for 'of Zeus; the gift of Zeus'.
Is Zenon a boy or girl name?
Zenon is a boy's name.
How popular is Zenon?
Zenon is a rare name in the U.S.