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Zephirine

Quick answerZephirine derives from the Greek word "zephyros" (Ζέφυρος), meaning the west wind or a gentle breeze, with the feminine suffix "-ine" added to create a female form.

Greek · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#6,493
TrendStable
Peak year1909
Syllables3
OriginGreek
LanguageFrench
CultureEuropean
ReligionChristianity
Numerology11 Chaldean 3
Global rank#6,493

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

About the name Zephirine

Zephirine derives from the Greek word "zephyros" (Ζέφυρος), meaning the west wind or a gentle breeze, with the feminine suffix "-ine" added to create a female form.

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Etymology

Zephirine derives from the Greek word "zephyros" (Ζέφυρος), meaning the west wind or a gentle breeze, with the feminine suffix "-ine" added to create a female form. The name is primarily used in French and Christian contexts, with Saint Zephirine (a 3rd-century Christian martyr) being a notable historical bearer, making it particularly established in Catholic traditions.

Zephirine currently ranks #6,493 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1909.

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