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Gender Masculine
Usage Greek Mythology
Scripts Αἴθων(Ancient Greek)
Other Forms FormsAethon (latinized form)
Meaning & History
Derived from Greek αἴθων (aithon), which can be an adjective meaning "fiery, burning" as well as be a noun meaning "fire, burning heat".Also compare the closely related noun αἰθος (aithos) meaning "fire, burning heat" and the name Aither.All are ultimately derived from the Greek verb αἴθω (aitho) meaning "to ignite, to light (up), to kindle, to burn".