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Names That Mean Zeus

Updated October 2026

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Dion
Diminutive of Dionysius, Greek
"child of heaven and earth; of Zeus"
A variation of Greek Dionysius, itself derived from the name of the god of wine, revelry, and dance, Dion gives a nod to mythology while also having historical ties to a student of Plato, to a Greek…
Zenaida
Greek
"the life of Zeus; dedicated to Zeus"
A powerful name with an intriguing air of antiquity, Zenaida has the freshness of Zephyr and Azalea too. Meaning "life of Zeus" or "dedicated to Zeus", it was notably borne by the first-century…
Zenovia
Russian form of Zenobia, Greek
"force of Zeus"
Zenovia makes Zenobia even more unusual. This mythology-adjacent name is worth a look.
Zenon
Ancient Greek and Polish form of Zeno and Zeus
"sky, shine; gift of Zeus"
Zenon is a relative of Zeno, which is a form of Zeus, used in both ancient Greece and modern Poland. With the new rise of all names mythological, this one may deserve a fresh look.
Zenobia
Greek
"force of Zeus"
With historical roots as a beautiful and intelligent ancient queen and literary ties to Hawthorne and Edith Wharton novels, this rarity could appeal to adventurous parents seeking the romantically…
Xeno
Green
"of Zeus"
With an X at the start and an O at the end, Xeno is undeniably modern and cool. If you're looking for a derivation, it could come from either the Greek male name Xenon, meaning "foreigner"; of from…
Diodorus
Latin from Greek
"gift of Zeus"
Diodorus derives from the Greek elements Dios , meaning "of Zeus," and doron , "gift." Diodorus Siculus, a Greek historian from the first century BC, is the most notable bearer.
Naeda
Variation of Naida, Nahida, or Zenaida, Greek, Persian, Arabic
"water nymph; immaculate, undefiled; the life of Zeus"
A name with a modern vibe and an international feel, Naeda has a variety of possible origins. On one hand, it might be a variation of the Greek Naida which is associated with water nymphs, however,…
Diotima
Greek
"honored by Zeus; Zeus is esteemed"
An unusual way to get to nicknames Dot and Dottie, Diotima is a Greek name that appears in Plato's Symposium , borne by Diotima of Mantinea. A prophetess who predicted (and prevented) a plague, she…
Zeco
Italian, Portuguese and Brazillian diminutive
"free man; Jehovah increases; Zeus"
Spirited and cool, Zeco is used as a short form of Francesco, Francisco, Frederico, and Franco, along with José and José Carlos. It's plausible however that it could be used for Zechariah too. Other…
Zénaïde
French form of Zenaida, Greek
"life of Zeus; dedicated to Zeus"
Associated with a genus of white-winged doves, a first-century saint and doctor, and the highest of the Greek gods, Zénaïde is a French variation of Zenaida. Meaning "dedicated to Zeus", it was…
Zinaida
Russian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian form of Zenaida, Greek
"life of Zeus; dedicated to Zeus"
A name is a bright, sharp sound and an air of antiquity, Zinaida is associated with genus of white-winged doves, a first-century saint and doctor, and the highest of the Greek gods. This particular…
Zenaide
Italian and Portuguese variation of Zenaida, Greek
"life of Zeus; dedicated to Zeus"
Popular in Brazil during the 1960s, Zenaide is the Portuguese and Italian form of the Greek Zenaida. Associated with a genus of white-winged doves, a first-century saint and doctor, and the highest…
Zenobio
Spanish form of Zenobius, Greek
"life of Zeus"
Zenobio is a masculine name with ancient Greek origins, derived from the name Zenobius, which combines 'Zeus' (the supreme Greek god) and 'bios' (life). It essentially means 'life of Zeus' or 'life…
Zinovia
Variation of Zenobia, Greek
"force of Zeus"
Zinovia and Zenobia might be thought of as mythological adjacent names, with their meaning connected to Zeus, king of the Gods. The name Zinovia was given to fewer than ten baby girls in the US last…
Xenobia
Greek
"of Zeus"
As long as nobody connects it with xenophobia -- the fear of strangers and the unknown.
Zenobios
Greek
"life of Zeus"
Zealous and noble, an unusual and strong choice -- and if the original is too much of a mouthful, you can always call him Zen.
Zénó
Hungarian variation of Zeno, Greek
"Zeus"
Zinovy
Russian variation of Zenobios, Greek
"life of Zeus"
An upbeat and unusual name featuring the fashionable V sound and striking initial Z.
Diodor
Serbian, Russian, Ukrainian variation of Diodorus, Latin from Greek
"gift of Zeus"
This Theodore sound-alike derives from the name Diodorus, associated with the ancient Greek historian Diodorus Siculus.

Names That Mean Zeus

The names

Dion

Zenaida

Zenovia

Zenon

Zenobia

Xeno

Diodorus

Naeda

Diotima

Zeco

Zénaïde

Zinaida

Zenaide

Zenobio

Zinovia

Xenobia

Zenobios

Zénó

Zinovy

Diodor