“Zephir derives from the Greek "Zephyros," meaning the west wind or gentle breeze, rooted in ancient Greek mythology where Zephyrus was one of the Anemoi (wind gods).”
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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GenderBoy
US Rank#2,133
TrendStable
Peak year1912
Syllables2
OriginGreek
LanguageGreek
CultureWestern
Numerology1 Chaldean 1
Global rank#29,419
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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Zephir
Zephir derives from the Greek "Zephyros," meaning the west wind or gentle breeze, rooted in ancient Greek mythology where Zephyrus was one of the Anemoi (wind gods).
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Etymology
Zephir derives from the Greek "Zephyros," meaning the west wind or gentle breeze, rooted in ancient Greek mythology where Zephyrus was one of the Anemoi (wind gods). The name has been used primarily in Western cultures influenced by Greco-Roman tradition, with occasional adoption in French and English literature, though it remains relatively uncommon compared to its variant "Zephyr."
Zephir currently ranks #2,133 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1912.
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