masculine Zephyrinus

rate this name
4.5
Origin:
greek
Name Root:
zófos > Zéphuros
Meaning:*
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Zéphuros (Ζέφυρος),” meaning “Zephyrus, Zephyr, the west wind.” Finally, the name derives from the word “zófos (ζόφος),” meaning “west, dark region, darkness (where the sun sets).” In Greek mythology, Zephyrus was the personification of the west wind and the bringer of light spring and early summer breezes; his Roman equivalent was Favonius. In the myth of Cupid and Psyche, Zephyrus was the attendant of Cupid, who brought Psyche to his master’s palace. It was thought that Zephyrus lived in a cave in Thrace. Pope Zephyrinus was the 15th bishop of Rome and Pope. He is a revered saint by the Catholic Church, and his feast day is celebrated on December 20. He was Pope from 199 to his death in 217. His predecessor was Pope Victor I.

Usage

ancient Greek (Latinized)
ancient Greek (Latinized)
finnish
finnish
german
german
hungarian (magyar)
hungarian (magyar)
swedish
swedish

Use in other languages

italian
portuguese
english
ancient Greek (Latinized)
ancient greek
hebrew
galician
spanish
bulgarian
romanian
russian
serbian
ukrainian
czech
danish
dutch
norwegian
esperanto
basque
french
polish
greek
breton
catalan
latvian
macedonian
albanian

Where is the name Zephyrinus popular?

International Interest for Zephyrinus

Interest is based how many people viewed this name from each country and is scaled based on the total views by each country so that large countries do not always show the most interest. Darker blue on the map indicates that people in the country are more likely to search for this name.

world popularity of Zephyrinus

Popularity & Ranking

New Age Curiosities

Numerological Values: #9

A number 9 person is humane and selfless. Compassion, tolerance, idealism and sensitivity are the hallmarks of number 9. Number 9 individuals often give unselfishly to others.

Chakra Number: #9
Chakra "Pineal Gland"

The Pineal Gland is about the size of a pea, and is in the center of the brain in a tiny cave behind and above the pituitary gland which lies a little behind the root of the nose. It is located directly behind the eyes, attached to the third ventricle. This chakra is also known as the upper dan tien. The ninth chakra is an interesting chakra in that it is in this chakra that all the Christ abilities lie dormant, waiting to be released and used in the outer and inner worlds. The shift in focus at this time is toward that Christ energy and the accompanying abilities that go along with it. Hence, a great deal of work and energy is now being sent into physical reality to help the individual open up and expand this energy center.

Color meaning: Gold

It is no surprise that gold symbolizes wealth used wisely, but it is also the symbol of good health. People who favor the color gold are optimistic. The Tibetan Buddhist believes in 5 sacred stones: the crystal for light, turquoise for infinity of sea and sky, coral for life and form, gold for the golden ray of the sun, silver for the light of the moon. Gold is intimately linked with Divinity and those gods associated with the Sun. It symbolizes wealth and success.

Name Songs

Notable People and Personalities