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Gender Masculine
Scripts Лъэпщ(Western Circassian)
Pronounced Pron. SHAPSH(Adyghe) SHAPSHW(Adyghe)  [key·IPA]
Other Forms FormsLhepsch, Tlepsh, Lepsch

Meaning & History

From Ancient Greek χάλυψ (khálups) meaning "steel, iron" via Latin chalybs. In Circassian mythology, Tlepsh is a patron god of blacksmiths, weapons, iron, and fire.
Added 10/23/2016 by HL
Edited 6/17/2020 by HL