The first name Zéphir

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About the first name Zéphir

Meaning

The name Zéphir traditionally means “west wind”.

Historical origin

The name Zéphir comes from Greek Zephyros, the personified west wind in Greek mythology.

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Zéphir is an example of an ancient name preserved or rediscovered in European naming traditions.

Pronunciation:zé-firzef.iʁ

Frequency of the first name Zéphir by baptism year

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Annual evolution of the first name ZéphirLine chart showing the frequency of the first name Zéphir in baptisms by year.5037251201820183618521868188419001820–1824 4 baptisms1845–1849 4 baptisms1850–1854 16 baptisms1855–1859 24 baptisms1865–1869 4 baptisms1870–1874 32 baptisms1875–1879 40 baptisms1880–1884 12 baptisms1885–1889 12 baptisms1895–1899 4 baptisms1900–1904 12 baptisms

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