Shenouda

Shenouda is an Egyptian male name, which is commonly used among Egyptian Christians (the Copts). The name is a composite of the Egyptian words: she (=son), en- (=of) and nouti/noude (=God), thus meaning the son of God.

Some of the most famous people with this name include:

  • Saint Shenouda the Archimandrite
Popes of Alexandria
  • Pope Shenouda I of Alexandria (859 - 880)
  • Pope Shenouda II of Alexandria(1032 - 1046)
  • Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria (1971 - 2012)