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    Zénó / Zeno

    Pronunciation: ZAY-noh

    ♂ Male
    Ancient Greek

    Meaning

    gift of Zeus

    Origin

    Greek

    History & Etymology

    Zénó is the Hungarian form of the ancient Greek name Zeno. The name Zeno itself is derived from the name of the supreme Greek god Zeus, specifically from the genitive case 'Zenos' or 'Dios', meaning 'of Zeus'. It was a relatively common name in ancient Greece and was borne by several notable philosophers and historical figures.

    The name traveled through various cultures and languages over centuries. In Hungary, it became Zénó, retaining its classical roots. Its usage in Hungary reflects a tradition of adopting and adapting classical names, often with a slightly altered pronunciation or spelling to fit Hungarian phonetics.

    Famous People Named Zénó

    • Zénó Terplán (Hungarian mathematician and historian of technology)
    • Zénó Kárpáthy (fictional character in a classic Hungarian novel by Mór Jókai)

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