Zenobe
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Zenobe
Zenobe derives from the Greek name Zenobius, composed of "zen" (Zeus) and "bios" (life), meaning "life of Zeus" or "given life by Zeus." The name was primarily used in early Christian contexts, most notably borne by Saint Zenobius, a 4th-century Christian martyr and bishop of Florence venerated in the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions.
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Etymology
Zenobe derives from the Greek name Zenobius, composed of "zen" (Zeus) and "bios" (life), meaning "life of Zeus" or "given life by Zeus." The name was primarily used in early Christian contexts, most notably borne by Saint Zenobius, a 4th-century Christian martyr and bishop of Florence venerated in the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions.
Zenobe currently ranks #1,072 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1901.
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