Zeus

Zeus Meaning & Origin

About Zeus
The name "Zeus" is derived from the Greek word "Ζεύς" (Zeus), which is believed to have originated from the Proto-Indo-European root "dyeu-" meaning "sky" or "shine." In Greek mythology, Zeus is the king of the gods and the ruler of Mount Olympus. He is associated with the sky, thunder, lightning, and justice. As the most powerful deity, Zeus symbolizes strength, power, and authority.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Zeus are male.

Zeus Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 6.90% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SS
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z UW1 S
🌐 IPA
/zus/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zeus in Braille

Here's how to represent Zeus in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Zeus in braille

How to Spell the Name Zeus in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Zeus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Zeus in sign language

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