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Chalkis

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Gender Feminine
Usage Greek Mythology
Scripts Χαλκίς(Ancient Greek)

Meaning & History

Derived from Greek χαλκός (chalkos) meaning "copper, bronze". According to Greek mythology this was the name of a naiad, said to be the namesake of the city of Chalkis on Euboia.

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Entry added April 23, 2024

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