Zeus

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Zeus means "god" or "sky father" in Greek mythology. He was the king of the gods, the god of thunder and lightning, and the ruler of the sky and the earth.
Scripts(How to write)
Ζεύς
Ζεύς(Ancient Greek)
Pronunciation
ZDEWS(Classical Greek)
ZOOS
ZOOS(English)
Popularity
The name Zeus has been steadily gaining popularity in recent years. It is currently ranked #954 in the United States, #511 in Canada, and #318 in England.

cartoon of the name Zeus
Cartoon of Zeus

Zeus Name meanings & History

The name Zeus means "god" or "sky father" in Greek mythology. He was the king of the gods, the god of thunder and lightning, and the ruler of the sky and the earth. The name of a Greek god, related to the old Indo-European god *Dyēws, from the root *dyew- meaning "sky" or "shine". In Greek mythology he was the highest of the gods. After he and his siblings defeated the Titans, Zeus ruled over the earth and humankind from atop Mount Olympus. He had control over the weather and his weapon was a thunderbolt.This theonym has cognates in other Indo-European languages including Latin Jupiter, Sanskrit Dyaus, and Old Norse Tyr. The name Zeus is primarily used for baby boys.

Zodiac Sign of Zeus: Zigzag Pisces

Synonyms of Zeus:

Z: Zodiac,Zombie,Zany,Zen,Zigzag

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

U: Understanding,Undermining,Unity,Universality,Utopia

S: Status,Social Standing,Sensuality,Sex,Security,Solidity,Success

Zeus is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name

Famous People

There are many famous people with the name Zeus in popular culture, including the main character in the Percy Jackson series and the god character in the God of War video game series.

2.) Zeus (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) living. Mythology: chief god of the Greek pantheon.

Other Forms: Zous, Zus


3.) Zeus (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) vibrant

Other Forms: Zues


4.) ZEUS (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Ancient name thought to be derived from the Indo-European root deiwos (a god). The name is borne in Greek mythology by the supreme god, the son of Cronus and Rhea, and husband of Hera. Zeus is equated with the Roman god Jupiter. (ZOOS)


5.) ZEUS (Male)

Usage: African-American

Meanings: Greek name borne by the supreme god of the ancient Greek pantheon. The name is believed to be derived from the Indo-European root deiwos (God, deity). (ZOOSS)


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