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Name Kerkylas
Gender Masculine
Usage Ancient Greek (Rare)
Scripts Κερκυλας(Ancient Greek)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈker.ky.las/(Koine Greek) /ˈcer.ky.las/(Byzantine Greek)
Other Forms FormsCercylas
Edit Status Status2b. description is verified

Meaning & History

Possibly from Ancient Greek κέρκος (kerkos) meaning "tail, penis". This was the name of the alleged husband of Sappho, Kerkylas of Andros, according to the Byzantine encyclopedia Suda. The name appears to be invented for comedic purposes and is not otherwise attested as a name.
Added 6/16/2024 by DoingNothing247