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Zephyra is an English variant of the ancient Greek name Zephyros (Ζέφυρος) and is used as a female first name. The German translation of the name is 'the west wind.'
What does the name Zephyra mean?
Zephyra is the feminine form of the ancient Greek name Zephyros (Ζέφυρος), which means 'the west wind' in English. The name has its roots in ancient Greek and is derived from Zéphuros (Ζέφυρος), meaning 'the west wind,' or originally from zófos (ζόφος), which describes 'the west,' 'the dark region,' or 'the darkness' (the place where the sun sets). In Greek mythology, Zephyros represents the god of the west wind, who brings spring with his blowing. Other variants include Zephyria, Zephyrine, Zephirine, Zeffirina, Ceferina, and Zefira.
Where does the name Zephyra come from?
Zephyra comes from ancient Greek and means 'the west wind.' The etymology consists of Zéphuros (Ζέφυρος), meaning 'the west wind,' and zófos (ζόφος), which describes 'the west,' 'the dark region,' or 'the darkness' (where the sun sets). The name is primarily used in English-speaking countries.
How do you pronounce Zephyra?
Ze-fi-ra
When is the name day of Zephyra?
The name day for Zephyra is celebrated on December 20.
Popularity
In Germany, Zephyra is a relatively rare first name. It has never made it onto the German name popularity lists. The best ranking achieved by the name was 4,843rd place in the 2024 name charts of England. In the last ten years, Zephyra has been chosen as a first name fewer than ten times there, resulting in a 4,511th place in the ten-year statistics. From 1996 to 2024, it ranked 5,851st in England.
Nicknames & pet names
Phyra / Zeph / Zephy
Similar first names
Zephyre
Frequently asked questions about the name Zephyra
What is the origin of the name Zephyra?
Zephyra has its roots in ancient Greek, derived from Zéphuros, which means 'the west wind.' The name is also associated with the dark region of the west.
What does the name Zephyra mean?
Zephyra means 'the west wind' and is the feminine form of the ancient Greek name Zephyros, who is revered in Greek mythology as the god of the west wind.
How popular is the name Zephyra?
The name Zephyra is primarily used in English-speaking countries but has gained popularity worldwide, especially among parents looking for unique and mythologically inspired names.