Zena

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Zena means "beauty" or "ornament" in Arabic. It can also mean "happiness" in Hebrew and "guest" in Swahili.
Popularity
Zena is not a very common name worldwide, but its usage has been increasing in recent years. In the United States, it is considered a moderately popular name, ranked 1,942 in popularity in 2020.

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Zena Name meanings & History

Zena means "beauty" or "ornament" in Arabic. It can also mean "happiness" in Hebrew and "guest" in Swahili. Meaning unknown. It could be a variant of Xenia or a diminutive of names featuring this sound, such as Alexina, Rosina or Zenobia. This name has occasionally been used since the 19th century. Zena is used as a first name for baby girls. It can also be used as a nickname for names like Zenobia, Xena, or Zenaide.

Zodiac Sign of Zena: Zigzag Pisces

Synonyms of Zena:

Z: Zen,Zombie,Zodiac,Zany,Zigzag

E: Entertain,Exaggerate,Enlighten,Expressive,Enliven,Environment

N: Neat,Nitpicking,Nagging,Nervous,Neurosis,Nice,Nutrition

A: Action,Ambitious,Angry,Assertive,Argumentative,Aggressive

Zena is:

  • a Class name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name

2.) Zena (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Ethiopian) news. (Persian) woman. (Greek) a form of Xenia. See also Zina.

Other Forms: Zanae, Zanah, Zeena, Zeenat, Zeenet, Zenah, Zenana, Zenna, Zennah


3.) Zena (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: "Welcoming," "Famous," "Women of Excellence"


Description: "Welcoming," "Famous," "Women of Excellence". Feminine form of Zeno and Zénó. Zena is a beautiful name for a baby girl that can be used across different cultures and regions. It is perfect for parents who are looking for a unique and meaningful name for their daughter.

Famous People

Zena Agha (Palestinian-American writer and poet), Zena McNally (Australian Paralympian), Zena Grey (American actress)

4.) Zena (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Zena means "beauty" or "ornament" in Arabic.


Description: Zena means "beauty" or "ornament" in Arabic. Feminine form of Zeno and Zénó. Zena is mainly used as a feminine given name.

Famous People

One of the most famous people with the name Zena is Zena Tadmouri, a Bahraini athlete who competes in the sport of taekwondo. She represented Bahrain in the 2016 Summer Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

5.) Zena (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Zeus’s life

Other Forms: Xena


6.) Zena (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Derived from the Greek name Zenon, meaning "gift of Zeus" or "hospitable"


Description: Derived from the Greek name Zenon, meaning "gift of Zeus" or "hospitable". Feminine form of Zeno and Zénó. Zena is commonly used as a first name for girls, and it is often given as a middle name as well. It is a versatile name that works well with a variety of different surnames.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Zena include Zena Holloway, a British underwater photographer, and Zena Dare, a British actress and singer from the early 20th century.

Related Names to Zena

Xenia, Zenia, Zina, Xena

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