"The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit."
Christian Name · Greek Origin
Zephyr Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Zephyr
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Zephyr means "west wind" or "gentle breeze," from the Greek Zephyros. The name is not in the King James Bible, but the wind it names is how Jesus describes the Spirit: "The wind bloweth where it listeth... so is every one that is born of the Spirit" (John 3:8).
Is Zephyr in the Bible?
No — the name Zephyr does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "West wind; Gentle breeze", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Zephyr.
Pronunciation:/ZEF-er/
OriginGreek
MeaningWest wind; Gentle breeze
What does Zephyr mean?
Zephyr is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "West wind; Gentle breeze". Zephyr is the gentle wind — and the Spirit moves like the wind.
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What does Zephyr mean in the Bible?
Zephyr means "West wind; Gentle breeze" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Zephyr is the gentle wind — and the Spirit moves like the wind. 'The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.' Zephyr moves with the Spirit's freedom.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Zephyr?
Zephyr is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "West wind; Gentle breeze" — not because Scripture names anyone Zephyr.
"And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Zephyr?
Zephyr has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Zephyr?
Zephyr is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Zephyr?
Zephyr blows where the Spirit wills — rushing mighty wind, house filled, born of mystery, the gentle breeze who moves with heaven's unseen power.
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Zephyr name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Zephyr
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Zephyr?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Zephyr?
You can read every verse where Zephyr appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.