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Zenaida doves (zenaida aurita) were named after Zenaide Bonaparte by her ornithologist husband, who discovered them, Charles Bonaparte.

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This was my grandmother's name. Although most of her siblings had names that were common for the time and place she was born, she also had a sister named Tecla.

Nicknames for Zenaida: | Edit

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Meanings and history of the name Zenaida: | Edit

Spanish and Portuguese form of the Greek name Ζηναις (Zenais) meaning 'of Zeus'.

Famous real-life people named Zenaida: | Edit

Zenaida Yanowsky, dancer with the Royal Ballet of London

Zenaida in song, story & screen: | Edit

"Zenaida Ingrata" sung by Valentin Elizalde.