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Gender Masculine
Scripts Χειρων(Ancient Greek)
Other Forms FormsCheiron, Kheiron
Meaning & History
Derived from Greek kheir meaning "hand" (also "skilled with the hands", related to kheirourgos "surgeon"). In Greek mythology he was the eldest and wisest of the centaurs, who educated and trained many of the great heroes. He is represented by the constellation Sagittarius.