Zephyr
[ˈzɛfər]Meaning
From the Greek Ζέφυρος (Zephyros), meaning "west wind"; Zephyros was the Greek god of the west wind.
Background Story
Zephyr comes from the Greek Ζέφυρος (Zephyros), meaning "west wind", the name of the Greek god of the west wind. In European tradition a zephyr is a light wind or a west wind, and in English the word also denotes any light refreshing wind or a gentle breeze. The name is used in Hebrew, Late Roman, Portuguese and Spanish.
Temperament
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