Zenaida
of Zeus / born of Zeus (Greek)
Zenaida is a spanish / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 55, with 85,185 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
of Zeus / born of Zeus (Greek)
Zenaida is of Ancient Greek origin, derived from Zeus. It entered the Philippine naming tradition through the Spanish colonial Catholic calendar and remains a classic, widely used traditional feminine name across the country.
Derived from the Greek name Zenais or Zenaida, meaning 'of Zeus' or 'belonging to Zeus'. It was integrated into Spanish Christian onomastics via early Christian saints and subsequently introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era.
Name character
In the Philippines
Extremely common among mid-20th century generations in the Philippines. Almost universally shortened to the friendly nickname 'Zeny' (or 'Zenie') or occasionally 'Nida'.
Related forms
- Zenaida Spanish
- Zinaida Russian
- Zenaïs Ancient Greek
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Zenaida with common surname pairs
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Zenaida is the given name. The full name is Zenaida + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Zenaida a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Zenaida is number 55, with 85,185 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.