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Zenzi

Quick answerZenzi is a diminutive or informal form of the name Zenaide, which derives from the Greek name Zenaida, meaning "hospitable" or "welcoming" (from Greek roots related to hospitality and generosity).

Greek · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank—
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Peak year2023
Syllables2
OriginGreek
LanguageItalian/Spanish/Portuguese
CultureEuropean/Latin American
ReligionChristianity
Letters5
Numerology8 Chaldean 7
Global rank#65,535

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Zenzi

Zenzi is a diminutive or informal form of the name Zenaide, which derives from the Greek name Zenaida, meaning "hospitable" or "welcoming" (from Greek roots related to hospitality and generosity).

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Etymology

Zenzi is a diminutive or informal form of the name Zenaide, which derives from the Greek name Zenaida, meaning "hospitable" or "welcoming" (from Greek roots related to hospitality and generosity). The name is primarily used in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking cultures, with historical usage among Catholic communities, particularly in Italy and Latin America during the 19th and 20th centuries.

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