Shenouda
Coptic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Shenouda
Shenouda is a Coptic name derived from the Greek name Shenoute, meaning "beloved of God" or "God's beloved," combining elements expressing divine favor and affection.
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Etymology
Shenouda is a Coptic name derived from the Greek name Shenoute, meaning "beloved of God" or "God's beloved," combining elements expressing divine favor and affection. The name is primarily used in Coptic Christianity, particularly in Egypt, and is historically significant as it was borne by Saint Shenouda the Archimandrite (348–466 CE), a revered monastic leader and theologian of the Coptic Orthodox Church.
Shenouda currently ranks #13,784 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.
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