Zenas

Anglicized form of Greek Zenon, related to Zeus, king of the gods

Zenas Origin and Meaning

The name Zenas is a boy's name.

Zenas is a masculine name with ancient Greek origins, appearing in the New Testament as a Christian convert mentioned by Paul. The name derives from Zeus, the supreme deity in Greek mythology, essentially meaning 'gift of Zeus' or 'living from Zeus.' Despite its biblical presence, Zenas has remained quite rare throughout history. It carries a distinctive combination of religious significance and classical Greek heritage. The name has a strong, masculine quality with its decisive 'Z' beginning and 's' ending, creating a symmetrical sound. While uncommon, Zenas might appeal to parents seeking a name with historical depth, biblical connections, and a distinctive sound that stands out from more conventional choices while still being relatively straightforward to pronounce.

Zenas Rank in US Top 1000

# 935 in the US

Famous People Named Zenas

• Zenas the lawyer Biblical figure (Titus 3:13)
• Zenas Sanford Loftis American physician and missionary
• Zenas Randall Bliss U.S. Army general
• Zenas Ferry Moody American politician; 7th Governor of Oregon
• Zenas Work Bliss American politician; Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island
• Zenas Hovey Gurley Sr. American Mormon leader
• (Zenas) Winsor McCay American cartoonist and animator
• Zenas Clark American politician from New York