This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the usage is Greek Mythology.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Phlegon Φλέγων m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology, Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical LatinEssentially means "burning, aflame, inflamed, fiery", since it is derived from the Greek verb φλέγω
(phlego) meaning "to burn (up), to inflame". A known bearer of this name was Phlegon of Tralles (2nd century AD), a Greek writer and freedman of the Roman emperor
Hadrian.... [
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Phobetor Φοβητωρ m Greek MythologyFrom the Greek name Φοβητωρ
(Phobētōr) meaning "frightening"; ultimately from Ancient Greek φόβος
(phóbos) "fear, terror, fright". In Greek mythology, Phobetor (or
Ikelos) was the god of and personification nightmares and a son of
Nyx.
Phocus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek name Φῶκος
(Phokos), which is a variant form of
Phokas (see
Phocas). This name was borne by at least four characters in Greek mythology.
Phorkys Φόρκυς m Greek MythologyMeaning uncertain. In Greek mythology, Phorkys was an old man ruling over the sea; later he was described as a god of the hidden dangers of the deep, a brother of
Nereus, and was depicted as a kind of merman.
Phoroneus Φορωνεύς m Greek MythologyPossibly means "to bring help", derived from Greek φορεω
(phoreo) "to bring, to carry, to bear" combined with Greek ὀνή
(onē) meaning "help". Another possibility is that the name is derived from Greek φόρον
(phoron) meaning "forum, market", or even from Greek φόρος
(phoros) meaning "tribute, tax"... [
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Phosphoros Φωσφόρος m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek φῶς
(phos) "light" combined with Greek φορεω
(phoreo) "to carry, to bear." For the latter element, also compare Greek φερω
(phero), which has the same meaning... [
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Phronios Φρόνιος m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun φρόνις
(phronis) meaning "prudence, wisdom", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φρονέω
(phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [
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Phrontis Φρόντις m & f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun φροντίς
(phrontis) meaning "thought, care, attention", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φρονέω
(phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [
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Phthonos Φθόνος m Greek MythologyFrom Greek φθόνος
(phthonos) meaning "ill-will, malice, envy, jealousy". In Greek mythology Phthonos was the daimon or spirit of envy and jealousy; he was particularly associated with the jealous passions of love.
Phylas Φύλας m Greek MythologyDerived from
φῠλᾰ́σσω (phulássō) meaning "to watch, guard, protect", "to ambush", "to wait for" or "to maintain, preserve".
Phyleus Φυλεύς m Greek MythologyProbably derived from Greek φυλή
(phylē) meaning "tribe, clan, race, people". However, compare
Phyllis and also Greek φυλάσσω
(phylassō) meaning "to keep watch, to guard"... [
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Pirithous Πειρίθοος m Greek MythologyThe sworn friend of Theseus. Pirithous helped Theseus abduct Helen of Troy before she was married. (She would later be taken again by Paris, initiating the Trojan War, etc.) Thesues returned the favor by journeying with his friend to the Underworld in an attempt to win the affections of Persephone, Hades' captive bride... [
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Pittheus Πιτθεύς m Greek MythologyThe meaning of this name as a whole is not entirely certain. The second element is certainly derived from Greek θεος
(theos) "god". The first element, however, is where the uncertainty lies... [
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Pleiades m & f Greek Mythology, AstronomyName of a star cluster, likely meaning "to sail", from the ancient Greek 'plein'. Also used in Greek mythology, the Pleiades were the seven daughters of
Pleione and
Atlas, thus meaning "daughters of Pleione".
Pleisthenes Πλεισθένης m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek πλεῖστος
(pleistos) "most, greatest, largest" combined with Greek σθενος
(sthenos) "vigour, strength." In Greek mythology, this is the name of several different people descended from
Tantalus.
Podarces Ποδάρκης m Greek MythologyDerived from
πούς (poús) meaning “foot” and
ἀρκέω (arkéō) meaning “run to assist”.
Poemander m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek given name Ποίμανδρος
(Poimandros), which is derived from the Greek noun ποιμήν
(poimen) meaning "herdsman, shepherd" (see
Poimen) combined with Greek ἀνδρός
(andros) meaning "of a man"... [
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Poimenios Ποιμένιος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyMeaning a bit uncertain. This name could be derived from the rare Greek adjective ποιμένιος
(poimenios) meaning "pastoral, of the shepherd" as well as "rural". It is also possible that it is derived from Greek ποιμένες
(poimenes), which is the plural form of the noun ποιμήν
(poimen) meaning "herdsman, shepherd" (see
Poimen).... [
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Polydamas Πολυδάμας m Greek MythologyDerived from
πολῠ- (polu-) meaning “many” and
δαμάζω (damazo) meaning "to tame, to (keep in) control".
Polydektes Πολυδέκτης m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun πολυδέκτης
(polydektes) meaning "all-receiver". It consists of the Greek adjective πολύς
(polys) meaning "many" as well as "much" combined with the Greek noun δέκτης
(dektes) meaning "receiver, beggar".
Polydoros Πολύδωρος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyMeans "many gifts", derived from Greek πολύς
(polys) meaning "many" as well as "much" combined with Greek δῶρον
(doron) meaning "gift, present".... [
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Ponos Πόνος m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek πόνος
(ponos) meaning "pain." In Greek mythology, Ponos was the god of toil and a grandson of
Nyx, the goddess of the night.
Porphyrion Πορφυρίων m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek πορφυρα
(porphyra) meaning "purple dye" as well as "purple-fish". Also compare the Greek noun πορφυρίς
(porphyris) meaning "purple garment, purple cloak" and the Greek given name
Porphyrios (see
Porfirio)... [
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Praxander m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Πράξανδρος
(Praxandros), which is a name that is derived from Greek πραξις
(praxis) "action, exercise" combined with Greek ανδρος
(andros) "of a man"... [
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Prolochos Πρόλοχος m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek πρό
(pro) meaning "before, forth, forward" combined with the Greek noun λόχος
(lochos) meaning "ambush", a word that later came to signify a tactical sub unit of the ancient Greek army... [
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Promeus m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek πρόμος
(promos) meaning "foremost, foremost man". Also compare Greek προμυέω
(promueō) meaning "to initiate beforehand" and
Prometheus, which are both etymologically related... [
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Pronax Πρῶναξ m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek πρώ
(pro) meaning "early (in the day)", a variant of πρωΐ
(proi) meaning "early in the day, during morning", and ἄναξ
(anax) meaning "master, lord, chief".... [
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Protesilaus Πρωτεσίλᾱος m Greek MythologyDerived from
πρῶτος (prôtos) meaning “first”,
ἕσῐς (hésis) which means “sending forth”), and #λᾱός (lāós), meaning “people”.
Prothoenor Προθοήνωρ m Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is not quite certain. Through a variant spelling, it might be derived from of one of the following two Greek adjectives: πρῶτος
(protos) meaning "first, earliest" and πρωτός
(protos) meaning "destined"... [
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Prylis Πρύλις m Greek MythologyMeans "dance in armour, armed dance" in Ancient Greek, referring to a kind of Cretan weapon-dance. This was the name of a prophet in Greek mythology, a demigod son of
Hermes and the Lesbian nymph
Issa.
Prymneus Πρυμνεύς m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek πρυμνεύς
(prymneus) meaning "steersman", which is ultimately derived from Greek πρύμνα
(prymna) meaning "stern, poop". Also compare Greek πρυμνός
(prymnos) meaning "hindmost, undermost, end-most"... [
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Pterelaos Πτερέλαος m Greek MythologyMeans "people adorned with feathers", derived from the Greek verb πτερόω
(pteroo) meaning "to feather, to furnish with feathers or wings" combined with the Greek noun λαός
(laos) meaning "(the) people".
Pylaeus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Πύλαιος
(Pylaios), which is derived from Greek πύλη
(pyle) meaning "gate, entrance". In Greek mythology, Pylaeus was an ally of king Priam in the Trojan War.
Pylenor Πυλήνωρ m Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun πύλη
(pyle) meaning "gate, entrance" or from the name of the Greek town of Pylos (see
Pylos), which is etymologically related to the aforementioned word... [
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Pylos Πύλος m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek πύλος
(pylos) meaning "in the gateway", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun πύλη
(pyle) meaning "gate, entrance". Pylos is also the name of a town in modern Greece, which already existed in the time of Mycenaean Greece (under the same name) and was an important kingdom at the time.
Pythias Πυθιάς f & m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from Greek Πυθιος
(Pythios), which is an epithet of the god
Apollo. This epithet originated from his cult in the city of Πυθώ
(Pytho), which is nowadays known as Delphi... [
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Python Πύθων m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Python was an enormous earth-dragon (usually depicted as a serpent in ancient Greek art) who lived near the city of Πυθώ
(Pytho), which is nowadays known as Delphi. The creature was named after the city, whose name was ultimately derived from the Greek verb πύθω
(pytho) meaning "to rot, to decay"... [
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Rhadamanthos m Greek MythologyI am uncertain of the meaning, but it might be etymologically related to Greek
adámas "invincible, untamed" or Greek
damázo "to overpower, to tame, to conquer." In Greek mythology, Rhadamanthos was a son of Zeus and Europa.
Rhadamanthus Ῥαδάμανθυς m Greek MythologyMeaning unknown, probably of pre-Greek origin, but perhaps related to Greek ῥᾴδιος
(rhaidios) "easy" and μανθάνω
(manthanô) "to learn, come to know". In Greek mythology, Rhadamanthus or Rhadamanthys was a son of Zeus and Europa... [
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Rhexenor Ῥηξήνωρ m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun ῥηξήνωρ
(rhexenor) meaning "bursting through ranks of armed men (of the enemy)", which consists of the Greek noun ῥῆξις
(rhexis) meaning "breaking, bursting, breaking forth" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ
(aner) meaning "man".... [
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Sabazios Σαβάζιος m Greek MythologySabazios was the sky father and nomadic horseman of the Phrygians and Thracians.
Scamander m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of
Skamandros. In Greek mythology, this was the name of a river god, who is the personification of the Scamander River (nowadays called Karamenderes River), the largest river of the plain of Troy.
Scelmis Σκέλμις m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Σκέλμις
(Skelmis). In Greek mythology this was the name of one of the Telchines, sea spirits (daemons) native to the island of Rhodes, who were killed by the gods when they turned to evil magic... [
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Schedius Σχεδίος m Greek MythologyDerived from
σχεδόν (skhedón) meaning "nearby" or "nearly, almost", and
δίος (dîos) meaning "heavenly, divine".
Sciron Σκίρων m Greek MythologyMeans "mistral, northwest Mediterranean wind". This was the name of a Corinthian bandit in Greek mythology.
Simoeis Σιμοεις m Greek MythologyThe name of the god of the river Simois, and taken from that river. Simoeis was a son of
Oceanus and
Tethys and as the father of Astyoche and Hieromneme.
Sisyphus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Σίσυφος
(Sisyphos), of which the meaning is uncertain. It may possibly be derived from Greek σίσυς
(sisys), which can mean "a goat's skin" or "cheap garment" or "any coarse"... [
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Skamandros Σκάμανδρος m Greek MythologyThe meaning of this name is uncertain. The second element looks like it is derived from Greek ανδρος
(andros) meaning "of a man", but there are sources who doubt this. The first element is more difficult to pinpoint: it could be derived from Greek σκάζω
(skazo) "to limp, to stumble (over an obstacle)" or from Greek σκαιός
(skaios) meaning "left(-handed)" or "awkward"... [
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Solymus m Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Solymus was the ancestral hero and eponym of the tribe Solymi in Pisidia and Lycia. He was a son of either Zeus or Ares; his mother's name is variously given as Chaldene, Caldene daughter of Pisidus, Calchedonia or the nymph Chalcea.
Sostratos Σώστρατος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyContracted form of
Sosistratos. Notable ancient Greek bearers of this name include the famous merchant Sostratos of Aegina (6th century BC) and the sculptor Sostratos of Chios (5th century BC).
Steropes Στερόπης m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun στερόπης
(steropes) meaning "lightner", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun στεροπή
(sterope) meaning "flash of lightning" (see
Sterope)... [
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Stratos Στράτος m Greek Mythology, GreekDerived from the ancient Greek noun στρατός
(stratos) meaning "army". In modern times, the name is often encountered as a diminutive or short form of
Efstratios.... [
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Stymphalos Στύμφαλος m Greek MythologyMeaning uncertain. The first element of this name might be derived from the noun στύμα
(styma), which is the Aeolic Greek form of ancient Greek στόμα
(stoma) meaning "mouth"... [
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Sufax m Greek MythologyMeaning uncertain, although the etymology of the name is probably Greek. In both Greek and Berber mythology, Sufax was a son of Hercules and Tinjis.
Syleus Συλεύς m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek συλεύς
(syleus) meaning "privateer", which is ultimately derived from Greek συλάω
(sylao) meaning "to plunder, to rob, to strip (off)". Also compare Greek σύλη
(syle), a term used to refer to the right of seizing a ship... [
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Symaithos Συμαιθος m Greek MythologyIn mythology, a River-God of eastern Sikelia. His name is taken from the river Symaethus, of unknown etymology.
Talaus Ταλαός m Greek MythologyMeans "steadfast, enduring" or "unhappy", derived from Greek τλήμων
(tlemon) meaning "patient, steadfast; wretched, miserable". In Greek mythology, Talaus was the king of Argos and one of the Argonauts.
Talos m Greek MythologyIn Greek Mythology Talos was a bronze winged automaton given to Europa for protection in Crete from pirates and invaders.
Tantalus Τάνταλος m Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology he was a hero, most famous for his eternal punishment in Tartarus. He was made to stand in a pool of water beneath a fruit tree with low branches, with the fruit ever eluding his grasp, and the water always receding before he could take a drink... [
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Teiresias Τειρεσίας m Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Greek τεῖρος
(teiros) "constellations, heavenly signs" and εἴδω
(eidô) "to see". This was the name of a blind seer who appears in many Greek myths. Due to objecting the goddess Hera in a debate with her husband Zeus, he lost his eyesight, but was given the ability to see into the future by Zeus... [
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Teleon Τελέων m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek τελέω (
teléō) meaning "to bring about, complete, fulfill".
Teleus m Greek MythologyThe meaning of this name is not entirely certain. It may have been derived from Greek τέλειος
(teleios) meaning "perfect", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb τελειόω
(teleioo) meaning "to make perfect, to complete"... [
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Tenages Τενάγης m Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Ancient Greek
τέναγος (ténagos) meaning "shoal water, shallows, lagoon".
Tereus Τηρεύς m Greek MythologyThis name is probably derived from Greek τηρέω
(tereo), which can mean "to guard" as well as "to obey, to observe, to attend to carefully". However, it is also possible that it is derived from Greek τερέω
(tereo) meaning "to bore through, to pierce"... [
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Thamyris Θάμυρις m & f Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyAs a masculine name, it belonged to a bard who claimed he could out-perform the Muses. When he lost the competition, they punished him by taking both his skill and his eye-sight away.... [
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Thelxion Θελξίων m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun θέλξις
(thelxis) meaning "enchantment, bewitchment", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb θέλγω
(thelgo) meaning "to enchant, to bewitch, to charm, to captivate"... [
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Theophron Θεόφρων m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective θεόφρων
(theophron) meaning "godly-minded". It consists of the Greek noun θεός
(theos) meaning "god" combined with the Greek noun φρήν
(phren) meaning "midriff" as well as "mind, intellect, wits"... [
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Thersandros Θέρσανδρος m Greek MythologyDerived from the Aeolic Greek noun θέρσος
(thersos) meaning "courage, confidence, audacity" combined with Greek ἀνδρός
(andros) meaning "of a man".
Thersanor Θερσάνωρ m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Aeolic Greek noun θέρσος
(thersos) meaning "courage, confidence, audacity" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ
(aner) meaning "man".... [
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Thersilochos Θερσίλοχος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Aeolic Greek noun θέρσος
(thersos) meaning "courage, confidence, audacity" combined with the Greek noun λόχος
(lochos) meaning "ambush", a word that later came to signify a tactical sub unit of the ancient Greek army... [
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Thespis m Greek MythologyAccording to Ancient Greek sources, Thespis was the first person to appear on stage as an actor.
Thoas Θόας m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek θοάζω
(thoazo) meaning "to move quickly, to run fast". This name was borne by roughly ten characters in Greek mythology, one of them being one of the suitors of
Odysseus' wife
Penelope.
Thymbraeus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek name Θυμβραίος
(Thymbraios), of which the meaning is uncertain. It could have been derived from the Greek noun θύμβρα
(thymbra) "savory", which refers to a herb now known as Satureja thymbra... [
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Tlepolemos Τληπόλεμος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek verb τλάω
(tlao) meaning "to suffer, to endure, to undergo" combined with the Greek noun πόλεμος
(polemos) meaning "war, battle".
Toxeus Τοξεύς m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek τοξεύς
(toxeus) meaning "bowman, archer", which is ultimately derived from Greek τόξον
(toxon) meaning "bow". Also compare Greek τοξεύω
(toxeuo) "to shoot with the bow" and Greek τοξεία
(toxeia) "archery"... [
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Trapezeus Τραπεζεύς m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek τραπεζεύς
(trapezeus) meaning "of a table, at a table", which is ultimately derived from Greek τράπεζα
(trapeza) meaning "table". Also compare the modern English word
trapeze, which is etymologically related... [
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Triopas Τριόπας m Greek MythologyPossibly of Pre-Greek origin, though popularly interpreted as meaning "three-eyed, he who has three eyes" from Greek τρι-
(tri-) "three, thrice" and ὄψ
(ops) "face, eye"... [
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Triptolemos Τριπτόλεμος m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek τρι-
(tri-) meaning "three, thrice" combined with the Epic Greek noun πτόλεμος
(ptolemos) meaning "war".
Troezen m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Τροιζήν
(Troizen), which may possibly have been derived from Greek Τροία
(Troia), the original Greek name for the city of Troy. Troezen might then roughly mean "of Troy"... [
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Tydeus Τυδεύς m Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Aeolic Greek τῦδε
(tude) or
(tyde), which is derived from Aeolic Greek τύδαι
(tudai) or
(tydai) meaning "here, there". Also compare Aeolic Greek τυῖδε
(tuide) or
(tyide) meaning "hither"... [
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Tyndareus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Τυνδάρεως
(Tyndareos), of which the meaning is uncertain. However, it is possible that the first element of the name may have been derived from Doric Greek τύνη
(tune) or
(tyne), which is a second-person singular pronoun... [
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Xuthus Ξοῦθος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Ξοῦθος
(Xouthos), possibly derived from ξουθός
(xouthos) meaning "brown-yellow, tawny" or ξανθός
(xanthos) "yellow, yellow-haired", or from στρουθός
(strouthos) "sparrow"... [
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Zagreus Ζαγρεύς m Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Greek ζαγρεύς
(zagreus), which was a term used to refer to a hunter that catches live animals. The term would technically mean "great hunter", as it was derived from the Greek prefix ζα
(za) meaning "very" combined with Greek αγρεύς
(agreus) meaning "hunter"... [
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Zakynthos Ζάκυνθος m Greek MythologyMeaning unknown; appears to be pre-Mycenaean or Pelasgian in origin. In Greek mythology he was the legendary founder of a colony on Zacynthus, an island in the Ionian Sea, which derived its name from him.
Zelos Ζηλος m Greek MythologyMeans "zeal, ardor, jealousy" in Greek. He was the personification of zeal or strife in Greek mythology.
Zetes Ζήτης m Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Ancient Greek
ζητέω (
zeteo) "to seek, look forc inquire; to strive for, desire, wish". In Greek myth, Zetes and his twin brother
Calais were sons of
Boreas, the god of the north wind, and members of the Argonauts.