At a Glance
- Meaning
- From Genua, the Italian/Ligurian name for the city of Genoa
- Origin
- Italian (Genoese, from Latin Genua = Genoa)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ZEE-nə
Zena is an Italian (Genoese, from Latin Genua = Genoa) girl's name meaning “from Genua, the Italian/Ligurian name for the city of Genoa”. It appears in our list of 175+ Baby Names That Mean Strength — Powerful Picks for Boys and Girls.
Meaning & Origin of Zena
Meaning: From Genua, the Italian/Ligurian name for the city of Genoa.
Origin: Italian (Genoese, from Latin Genua = Genoa).
A common claim: Greek/Ethiopian for 'hospitable' or associated with 'strength' (often linked to Xenia or the TV character Xena, Warrior Princess). Actually: Zena is derived from Genua, the Italian/Ligurian name for the city of Genoa — a transferred place name, not a word meaning 'hospitable' or 'strong.'
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Zena
ZEE-nəIPA /ˈziːnə/
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