Zenobia - Unique Girl Names

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Zenobia

/ˌzɛnoʊˈbiːə/

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Rare

Meaning

Life of Zeus or Zeus is life

Embodies sovereignty, resilience, and unyielding independence. It represents a powerful feminine leader who stands against oppression and asserts her identity and rule with courage.

Symbolism

Symbolizes strength, leadership, and intellectual prowess. It evokes images of warrior queens, scholarly rulers, and women who transcend traditional boundaries through intellect and valor.

Etymology: Derived from the Greek 'Zenobios', combining 'Zeus' (the chief god in Greek mythology) and 'bios' (life), meaning 'life of Zeus'. It likely originated as a Hellenized form of an older Semitic name used among Aramaic-speaking elites in the Near East.

Style & Origin

elegant
sophisticated
ancient

Cultural Background

Of ancient Semitic origin, Zenobia is most famously associated with the queen of Palmyra who defied

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