Behind the Name
the etymology and history of first names
Login   Register
Search

View Name: Poseidon


POSEIDON
GENDER: Masculine
OTHER SCRIPTS: Ποσειδων (Ancient Greek)
PRONOUNCED: pə-SIE-dən (English)   [key]
Meaning & History
Possibly derived from Greek ποσις (posis) "husband, lord" and δε (de) "earth". In Greek mythology Poseidon was the unruly god of the sea and earthquakes, the brother of Zeus. He was often depicted carrying a trident and riding in a chariot drawn by white horses.
MORE INFORMATION
Namesakes
Ratings
Comments



Home About | Copyright © | Terms | Contact
Advertising served by SheKnows Family