Meaning and Origin
What does the name Zeus mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Zeus
User Submitted Origins
Greek
93%
Canadian
7%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from France, the name Zeus is of Greek origin and means "He is the god of sky and ruler of all gods".
- A user from Netherlands says the name Zeus is of Greek origin and means "God of thunder".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Zeus is of Greek origin and means "King of the Gods".
- A submission from Singapore says the name Zeus means "A god".
- A submission from Alaska, U.S. says the name Zeus means "'sky, shine'" and is of Greek origin.
- A submission from Puerto Rico says the name Zeus means "Strong powerful brave".
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Zeus
The chief deity of the Greeks, and ruler of the upper world (cf. Hades). He was identified with Jupiter.
Other Dictionary Sources
- Type genus of the family Zeidae
- (Greek mythology) the supreme god of ancient Greek mythology; son of Rhea and Cronus whom he dethroned; husband and brother of Hera; brother of Poseidon and Hades; father of many gods; counterpart of Roman Jupiter
Wiktionary
From Ancient Greek Ζεύς (Zeús).
- (Greek mythology) Supreme ruler of all Greek gods, husband to Hera.
- A male given name.
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