Meaning & History
The first element of this name is derived from the Epic Greek adjective δήϊος (deios) meaning "hostile, destructive" as well as "unhappy, wretched". It is related to the Greek verb δηϊόω (deioo) meaning "to slay, to cut down" (see Deianeira). The second element of this name is derived from the Greek noun φόβος (phobos) meaning "fear, terror, panic" as well as "flight, retreat".