Pollux

Gender Masculine
Usage Roman Mythology
Pronounced Pron. /ˈpol.luːks/(Latin) /ˈpɑl.əks/(American English) /ˈpɒl.əks/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Roman form of Greek Πολυδεύκης (Polydeukes) meaning "very sweet", from Greek πολύς (polys) meaning "much" and δευκής (deukes) meaning "sweet". In mythology he was the twin brother of Castor and a son of Zeus. The constellation Gemini, which represents the two brothers, contains a star by this name.

Related Names

Rootspolys + deukes
Other Languages & CulturesPolydeukes(Greek Mythology)

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Entry updated December 1, 2024