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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The west wind
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ZEF-ih-rus
Zephyrus is a Greek name meaning "the west wind," pronounced ZEF-ih-rus (IPA /ˈzɛfɪrəs/). It's a boy's name with a strong, airy sound to it. If you're weighing it for a child, the Greek origin and wind meaning are the two solid facts to start from.
Meaning & Origin of Zephyrus
Meaning: The west wind.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Zephyrus
ZEF-ih-rusIPA /ˈzɛfɪrəs/
Popularity of Zephyrus
Zephyrus does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
Names Like Zephyrus
These names share Zephyrus’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Zephyrus mean?
The west wind. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Zephyrus?
Zephyrus is pronounced ZEF-ih-rus (IPA: /ˈzɛfɪrəs/).
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