Origin, Meaning, And History Of Zephyr
Zephyr is an adorable name that can be used for both genders. This name has Greek roots and means ‘west wind.’ The name comes from the word ‘Zephyros,’ which signifies ‘the Greek God of the west wind.’
Zephyrus is the most gentle wind and is also known as the fructifying wind or the messenger of spring. This wind is slightly warm to the skin and thus heralds the onset of this season. The term Zephyr thus connotes lightness, freshness, and a sense of vitality.
The Greek god of the west wind, according to mythology, resided in a cave in Thrace. Favonius is the Roman equivalent of this god. It is why the west wind often has the adjective ‘favonian’ associated with it. Hutchai, the man with the head of the serpent, is the god of the west wind in Egyptian mythology.
Zephyros and Zephyrus are the common variants of the name. It is also spelled differently in many cultures. For example, in ancient Greek, it is Zephyros, in Hebrew, it is Tzafrir, and in Late Roman, the name is spelled Zephyrinus. It is spelled Zeferino in Portuguese, and Céfiro and Ceferino in Spanish.
The name also left a mark on popular culture. In the children’s bookThe Wreck of the Zephyr, zephyr is a sailboat. It is an obtainable bow in the video gameThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.Zephyr is home to bug-like people inSpyro 2: Ripto’s Rage!video game. It is also the name of various songs by popular artists. Zephyr is a song by one man projectConjure One(Rhys Fulber). You might be familiar withThe Zephyr Songby the Red Hot Chili Peppers, which topped the US Billboard charts.
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Famous People With The Name Zephyr
- ZEPHYRPublic name of American graffiti artist Andrew Witten, who is a key member of graffiti crews including The Rebels
- Zephyr Abigail Moore RamseyAmerican lawyer, known for her work Law and its Call to Women in 1922
- Zephyr WrightAfrican-American civil rights activist, who influenced the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Zephyr BensonAmerican actor and director, known for the film Straight Outta Tompkins (2015)
Zephyr On The Popularity Chart
The name Zephyr was marginally popular in the US. Check out the charts to know more about its popularity.
Popularity Over Time
Zephyr’s popularity is showing a positive trend, especially since 2008. Look at the graph for detailed insights.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name was fairly uncommon from the early to late 1990s and its rank shows an improvement since then. The graph will help you understand the trend better.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Zephyr
Zephyr has a unique ring to it. Here are some more names that sound similar to Zephyr.
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How To Communicate The Name In Other Languages
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Zephyr?
The name Zephyr means wind.
2. What is the origin of the name Zephyr?
Zephyr has a Gothic origin.
