Zealous one
Pronunciation: zə-LOH-teez
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Zelotes is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Zealous one". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: zə-LOH-teez. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Ζηλωτής
Ο Ζηλωτής σημαίνει ζηλωτής, δηλαδή ενθουσιαστής ή φανατικός
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
zə-LOH-teez
IPA
/zəˈloʊtiːz/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Monday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Ruby
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
According to the New Testament in the Bible, a Zelote was a member of the sect of the Zealots. The Zealots were a Jewish political and religious group that advocated for the overthrow of Roman rule in Judea through violent means. The term 'Zelote' is believed to have derived from the Greek word 'zelos', meaning zeal or enthusiasm. This group was most active during the 1st century BCE to the 1st century CE.
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Another reference to the term 'Zelotes' comes from the works of the Roman historian Tacitus. He mentions a certain 'Julius Severus, alias Shenobar, a Zelote' who led a Jewish rebellion against the Romans in 66 CE. This shows that the term 'Zelote' continued to be used during the Roman period to refer to Jewish zealots who opposed Roman rule.
66 CE
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Zelotes
Zelotes means zealous, enthusiastic, or passionate
זילוטס
השם זילוטס נגזר מהמילה היוונית שמשמעותה קנאי או נלהב
Ζηλωτής
Ο Ζηλωτής σημαίνει ζηλωτής, δηλαδή ενθουσιαστής ή φανατικός
Zelotes
Zelotes interpretatur zelans aut studiosus
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