Zela - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations
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Zela

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ZEE-lah'ZEE-lah'2 syllables
🇬🇷Greek
Passionate

MEANING

Zealous

ORIGIN

Greek

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Greek word 'zelos' meaning 'zeal' or 'fervour'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often associated with passion and enthusiasm.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in Greek-speaking regions, sometimes as a virtue name.

🇮🇱Hebrew
Soft

MEANING

Shade

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Possibly derived from the Hebrew 'tzel', meaning 'shade' or 'shadow'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Used in Hebrew contexts, sometimes metaphorically representing protection.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Has been used in biblical contexts and Jewish traditions.

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