Zena
Meaning of Zena
Originating from multiple cultures, the name Zena is most commonly associated with a female gender. In English, it is pronounced as ZEE-nuh (/ziˈnə/), while in Russian, it is pronounced as ZEH-nah (/zəna/). The name may also be spelled as Xena. Zena has been given to baby girls in the United States since at least 1880, with varying popularity over the years. In recent years, it has been moderately popular, consistently ranking within the top 3000 names for newborns. This timeless name carries a sense of strength and elegance that many parents find appealing for their little ones.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ZEE-nuh (/ziˈnə/)
Russian
- Pronunced as ZEH-nah (/zəna/)
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Notable People Named Zena
| Zena Gunther de Tyras, also known as Zena Kanther, was a prominent Cypriot philanthropist and socialite who overcame poverty and hardship to become a famous dancer and marry an American millionaire. |
| Zena Edosomwan is an American professional basketball player and the founder of the Unfiltered Network. |
| Zena Sutherland was a renowned American children's literature reviewer and author of the textbook Children and Books. |
| Zena Maria Cardman is an American geobiologist and NASA astronaut. |
| Zena Howard is an American architect known for her work on high-profile projects such as the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC and the International Civil Rights Center and Museum in Greensboro, North Carolina. |
