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Zeno

Zeno is a masculine given name of Greek origin, from Zenon, often interpreted as meaning “gift of Zeus” or “of Zeus.” The name has been borne by several notable figures in ancient philosophy, religion, and literature, and remains in use in various cultures today.

Zeno of Elea (c. 490–430 BCE) was a Greek philosopher known for his paradoxes, which challenged common

Zeno of Citium (c. 334–262 BCE) founded the Stoic school in Athens. He taught that virtue and

Zeno of Sidon (c. 3rd–2nd century BCE) was a Hellenistic philosopher from Sidon associated with the Stoic

Zeno of Verona (4th century CE), also known as Saint Zeno, was a bishop of Verona and

Beyond these figures, Zeno has been used as a given name in various cultures and languages, and

notions
of
motion,
plurality,
and
change.
His
arguments,
such
as
the
paradox
of
the
Achilles
and
the
Tortoise
and
the
Dichotomy,
were
intended
to
defend
the
ideas
of
Parmenides
about
the
unity
and
finiteness
of
being.
wisdom
arise
from
living
in
accordance
with
nature
and
reason,
and
that
tranquility
comes
from
accepting
what
one
cannot
control.
Although
few
of
his
writings
survive,
his
ideas
shaped
later
Stoic
thought.
tradition.
He
contributed
to
philosophical
discussions
of
ethics
and
rhetoric,
and
his
works
were
cited
by
subsequent
philosophers.
is
venerated
as
a
saint
in
the
Catholic
tradition.
His
legacy
centers
on
ecclesiastical
leadership
in
the
late
Roman
Empire.
it
appears
in
literary
and
fictional
contexts
as
well.
The
name’s
historical
associations
with
Greek
philosophy
and
early
Christian
tradition
contribute
to
its
enduring
presence.