Zenon

Zenon is a given name of Greek origin, a variant of Zeno (Ζήνων). It is used in Greek, Russian, and other languages and appears in both historical and contemporary contexts. The name has been borne by several notable figures, particularly in ancient philosophy and early Christianity.

Notable historical figures include Zeno of Elea (c. 490–430 BCE), a Greek pre-Socratic philosopher famed for paradoxes such as Achilles and the Tortoise. Zeno of Citium (c. 334–262 BCE) founded the school of Stoicism, and his ideas influenced later ethical and logical thought. In Christian tradition, several saints and church leaders bore the name Zenon, including a pope known as Zeno I in the later Roman period.

In modern culture, Zenon is also used as a given name in fiction and entertainment. The name is widely recognized from the Disney Channel film Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century (1999), which was followed by two sequels, Zenon: The Zequel (2001) and Zenon: Z3 (2004). The title character, Zenon Kar, was portrayed by Kirsten Storms.

The name Zenon continues to be used in various countries, often as a transliteration variant of Zeno, and appears in different spellings such as Zenon or Zénon depending on language and tradition.