Zena

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ZEE-nah'ZEE-nuh'2 syllables
🇬🇷Greek
Graceful

MEANING

GuestStranger

ORIGIN

Greek

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Greek word 'Xenos' meaning 'guest' or 'stranger'

CULTURAL NOTES

Zena is often associated with hospitality and the welcoming of others.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

In ancient Greece, the concept of 'xenia', or hospitality, was a sacred bond between host and guest.

🇸🇦Arabic
Melodic

MEANING

Beauty

ORIGIN

Arabic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Arabic word 'Zayn' meaning 'beauty'

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used in Arabic-speaking countries, often signifying elegance and grace.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Zena has been used in Arabic poetry and literature to describe beautiful women.

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FAQs About Zena

The name Zena means "guest, stranger" in Greek, "beauty" in Arabic.
Zena has Greek and Arabic origins. Derived from the Greek word 'Xenos' meaning 'guest' or 'stranger'
Zena is pronounced ZEE-nah (ZEE-nuh). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Zena include Zee, Zen.
Some middle name ideas for Zena include Rose, Grace, Mae, Claire, Louise.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Zena include Maya, Leo, Aria, Eli.
The most common spelling is Zena. Alternative spellings include Zeena, Xena, Zina.