The first name Zénon

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About the first name Zénon

Meaning

The name Zénon is linked to the name of Zeus.

Historical origin

The name Zénon comes from Greek Zenon, derived from Zeus.

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The recurring use of Zénon reflects interest in names from antiquity, mythology, and classical history.

Pronunciation:zé-nonzen.ɔ̃

Frequency of the first name Zénon by baptism year

The chart below shows the frequency of the first name Zénon by the year of baptisms listed in Genealogy Quebec’s data. It highlights the periods when this first name appears most often and its evolution across generations.

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Annual evolution of the first name ZénonLine chart showing the frequency of the first name Zénon in baptisms by year.2001501005001805183018551880190519301805–1809 3 baptisms1815–1819 6 baptisms1820–1824 6 baptisms1825–1829 3 baptisms1840–1844 6 baptisms1850–1854 3 baptisms1860–1864 3 baptisms1865–1869 6 baptisms1870–1874 117 baptisms1875–1879 78 baptisms1880–1884 57 baptisms1885–1889 48 baptisms1890–1894 39 baptisms1895–1899 24 baptisms1900–1904 15 baptisms1905–1909 12 baptisms1910–1914 3 baptisms1915–1919 12 baptisms1930–1934 3 baptisms

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