Boy name
Zağnos name meaning
“A kind of bird of prey”
Zağnos means a kind of bird of prey and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Its source is the bird name zağnos found in historical Turkish. The Ottoman statesman Zağnos Pasha supplies a historical association, while a raptor gliding overhead gives a concrete image of its meaning.
What does Zağnos mean?
A kind of bird of prey
In Turkish: Bir tür yırtıcı kuş
The name has a clear historical association with the Ottoman statesman Zağnos Pasha. Its connection with a raptor fits a wider tradition of names and epithets drawn from birds of prey, although sources differ over the precise species intended by the word.
Origin of the name Zağnos
Zağnos occurs in historical Turkish as the name of a bird of prey. Its more remote linguistic origin is uncertain.
How to pronounce Zağnos
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zaɰnos/ |
Is Zağnos a boy’s name?
Yes, Zağnos is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Zağnos does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Zağnos
What is the meaning of Zağnos?
Zağnos means “A kind of bird of prey”. Zağnos occurs in historical Turkish as the name of a bird of prey. Its more remote linguistic origin is uncertain.
Is Zağnos a boy’s name?
Yes, Zağnos is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Zağnos in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zağnos nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
How many syllables does Zağnos have?
Zağnos has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Zağnos?
Zağnos does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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