Gift of God
Pronunciation: ZOH-ran
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Zoran is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Gift of God". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: ZOH-ran. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Ζόραν
Όνομα με σημασία θρησκευτική και πολιτιστική
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
ZOH-ran
IPA
/ˈzɔrən/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
(Thursday)
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Carnelian
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
According to legend, Saint Zoras (also known as Zoravar or Zorasd) was an Armenian prince in the 5th century AD who converted to Christianity and was martyred. He is revered as the patron saint of the Ararat region in Armenia. The exact details of his life are uncertain, but it is believed that he was the son of King Urnayr and that he was killed during the Roman persecution of Christians in Armenia. His feast day is celebrated on February 13.
5th century AD
Zoran Rudić (born 1954) is a Serbian Orthodox monk and bishop. He was born in the village of Gornje Selo, near Vršac, Serbia, and was given the monastic name Zoran in honor of Saint Zoras. He studied theology at the University of Belgrade and was ordained a priest in 1980. In 1996, he was elected Bishop of Šumadija and was enthroned in Kragujevac. He has been known for his strong stance against the liberalization of Serbian Orthodox Church's stance on homosexuality and other issues.
1990s-present
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Translations
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Zoran
a name with religious and cultural significance
זורן
שם ממקור סלאבי עם משמעות דתית
Ζόραν
Όνομα με σημασία θρησκευτική και πολιτιστική
Zoran
nomen religiosum et culturale
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