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Zenovia
Pronounced zə-NOH-vee-ah /zəˈnoʊ.vi.ɑ/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Zenobia — from Greek, 'the life/force of Zeus' (zeno, 'of Zeus', plus bios, 'life')Medium
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History & Origin
Zenovia is a spelling of Zenobia — from Greek, 'the life or force of Zeus' (zeno, 'of Zeus', plus bios, 'life'). Borne by the formidable 3rd-century warrior-queen Zenobia of Palmyra, who defied Rome (and a Greek saint). A regal, lyrical name (the -v- spelling is used in Greece; said 'zə-NOH-vee-ah'; nickname Zena).
In the U.S. it appears in Greek families. Rare, the-life-of-Zeus at the root, and regal.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Zenovia mean?
Zenovia spells Zenobia — Greek 'the life/force of Zeus'.
How do you pronounce Zenovia?
It's said zə-NOH-vee-ah /zəˈnoʊ.vi.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.
Is Zenovia a boy or girl name?
Zenovia is a girl's name.
How popular is Zenovia?
Zenovia is a rare name in the U.S.