Zephyr

Zephyr Meaning & Origin

About Zephyr
The surname Zephyr is derived from the Greek word "zephyros," meaning "west wind." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who lived in a place where the west wind was prominent or had a personality associated with the qualities of the west wind, such as being gentle, calm, or refreshing. The name Zephyr symbolizes a connection to nature and the elements, reflecting a person's character or environment.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Zephyr is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Zephyr: 240
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79,338
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zephyr based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Zephyr is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SFR
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSAFF
🔊 Soundex
Z0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z EH1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈzɛfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zephyr in Braille

Here's how to represent Zephyr in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Zephyr in braille

How to sign the name Zephyr using Sign Language

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

The name Zephyr in sign language

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