Enzo can refer to different things, depending on the context. Here are some possible meanings:
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Ensō: In Zen, an ensō is a circle that is hand-drawn in one or two uninhibited brushstrokes to express a moment when the mind is free to let the body create. It symbolizes absolute enlightenment, strength, elegance, the universe, and mu (the void). Drawing ensō is a disciplined-creative practice of Japanese ink painting, sumi-e.
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Given name: Enzo is an Italian given name that can be used as a short form for Lorenzo, Vincenzo, Innocenzo, or Fiorenzo. It is most common in the Romance-speaking world, particularly in Italy and Latin America but lately also in France, Spain, and Portugal. Enzo means "home ruler" and comes from the Italian variation of Heinz, which is related to Henry. It is a stylish name that lives life in the fast lane and is most closely associated with the founder of the luxury sports car, Ferrari.
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Nickname: Enzo has also been regularly used as a nickname for a series of Italian names that end in "enzo".
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Character names: Enzo is the name of several fictional characters, including a side character from the video game series Bayonetta, Jerrys barber in the Seinfeld episode "The Barber," Uncle Enzo in the novel Snow Crash, Enzo Aguello (aka Enzo the Baker) in The Godfather, Enzo Kang in To the Edge of the Sky, Enzo Macleod in The Enzo Files book series by Peter May, Enzo Matrix in the CGI television series ReBoot, and Enzo Scanno in the Neapolitan Novels.
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Urban Dictionary definition: According to Urban Dictionary, Enzo is "the coolest, handsome, funniest person youll ever know. He is great in bed. Best brother or cousin or friend or boyfriend youll ever have. He will help anyone".