| Meaning | bird, Zeus |
| Origin | Greek |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Ze-nai-da |
About Zenaida
Zenaida is a captivating and timeless name with roots tracing back to Greek mythology. Derived from "Zenais," meaning "of Zeus," it embodies a sense of divine belonging and strength. This name carries a unique blend of grace and power, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a name that resonates with mythology and significance.
Zenaida's variations, such as Zenayda and Zinaida, offer slight twists while preserving its essence. Alongside its beauty, Zenaida offers a range of possible nicknames, from the classic "Zena" to the more playful "Zenny."
In history, notable individuals like Zenaida Bacardi and Zenaida Yanowsky have carried this name with distinction in various fields. Fictional characters like Zenaida Vargas and Zenaida Telfair have brought it to life in literature.
If you're in search of a name that evokes both mythic strength and timeless elegance, Zenaida might be the perfect choice for your baby girl, giving her a name that connects her to a rich heritage while standing out in today's world.
Nicknames for Zenaida
| Zen |
| Zeni |
| Aida |
| Nadia |
Famous People Named Zenaida
| Zenaida Yanowsky | English ballet dancer |
| Zenaida Bacardi | Cuban-American philanthropist |
| Zenaida Sengo | Filipino environmentalist |
| Zenaida Gonzalez | American attorney and activist |
| Zenaida Romeu | Cuban conductor |
| Zenaida Claret Velasco | Filipino chemist |
| Zenaida Briones | Filipino politician |
| Zenaida Fernandez-Gonzalez | Puerto Rican painter |
| Zenaida Seva | Filipino journalist |
| Zenaida Martinez | American poet |
| Zenaida Moya | Cuban volleyball player |
| Zenaida Tavares | Cape Verdean-Portuguese athlete |
| Zenaida Robles | Filipino actress |
| Zenaida Ravanilla | Filipino educator |
| Zenaida Bolboceanu | Moldovan opera singer |
| Zenaida Manfugás | Cuban-American artist |
| Zenaida Monkeviciute | Lithuanian cyclist |
| Zenaida Paleologue | Russian princess |
| Zenaida Calos | American geneticist |
| Zenaida Ducut | Filipino government official |
Characters Named Zenaida
| Zenaida Vargas | character in Gabriel Garcia Marquez's "One Hundred Years of Solitude" |
| Zenaida Telfair | character in Agatha Christie's "The Secret of Chimneys" |
| Zenaida Zubizarreta | character in Isabel Allende's "Eva Luna" |
| Zenaida Fernandez-Gonzalez | character in Ana Menendez's "Loving Che" |
| Zenaida de la Guardia | character in Cristina Garcia's "The Lady Matador's Hotel" |
| Zenaida Nerezza | character in Carlos Ruiz Zafon's "The Labyrinth of the Spirits" |
| Zenaida Palacios | character in Carmen Posadas's "The Last Resort" |
| Zenaida Dove | character in Tessa Dare's "Goddess of the Hunt" |
| Zenaida Santiago | character in Esmeralda Santiago's "When I Was Puerto Rican" |
| Zenaida de Silva | character in Anne Rice's "The Tale of the Body Thief" |
| Zenaida Vélez | character in Manuel Puig's "Betrayed by Rita Hayworth" |
| Zenaida Pardo | character in Estela Portillo Trambley's "Rain of Scorpions" |
| Zenaida Riera | character in Daisy Zamora's "El hombre de humo" |
| Zenaida Maldonado | character in Marcio Veloz Maggiolo's "The Many Faces of Max T"" |
| Zenaida Hoyos | character in Eduardo Sacheri's "Papeles en el viento" |
| Zenaida Cabrera | character in Marjorie Agosin's "Tia Chucha's Sister" |
| Zenaida Brozinsky | character in Maria Amparo Escandon's "Gonzalez & Daughter Trucking Co" |
| Zenaida Ramos | character in Cristina Henriquez's "The World in Half" |
| Zenaida Riquelme | character in Roberto Ampuero's "The Neruda Case" |
| Zenaida Devereux | character in Vivian Vande Velde's "The Changeling Prince" |