Zakynthos

ZAK-in-thoss

Greek Mythology

"legendary figure; Greek island"

Zakynthos Origin and Meaning

The name Zakynthos is a boy's name meaning "legendary figure; Greek island".

In Greek mythology, Zakynthos was a legendary figure who founded a colony on an island in the Ionian sea. The island, still known as Zakynthos today, is now a popular tourist destination thanks to its warm weather, white cliffs, and stunning beaches. To the Venetians who ruled the island between the 15th and 18th century, it was known as the "Flower of Levant". Zakynthos may also be written as Zacynthus, and the island is also called Zante.