Zeferino
Meaning of Zeferino
Zeferino is a strong and unique name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, meaning "west wind" or "westerner." The name is associated with qualities of freedom, movement, and change, embodying the spirit of the wind. In Spanish, it is pronounced as seh-feh-REE-no (/se.ˈfe.βi.no/), while in Portuguese, it is pronounced as zeh-feh-REE-no (/zɛ.fɛ.ˈhi.no/). A variation of this name is Zephyr. Although not very common, Zeferino has been used in California over the years, with a fluctuating but consistent number of occurrences since the 1970s. This makes it an intriguing choice for parents seeking a name that is both distinctive and meaningful for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as seh-feh-REE-no (/se.ˈfe.βi.no/)
Portuguese
- Pronunced as zeh-feh-REE-no (/zɛ.fɛ.ˈhi.no/)
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Notable People Named Zeferino
| Zeferino Peña Cuéllar, also known as Don Zefe, is a Mexican suspected drug lord and high-ranking member of the Gulf Cartel, with ties to organized crime and drug trafficking activities in Tamaulipas, Mexico. |
| Zeferino Vaz was a key figure in the founding and growth of Unicamp university in Brazil during the 1960s and 1970s, with the main campus named in his honor. |
| Zeferino Paulo Borges Soares, also known as Zeferino, is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as a striker. |
