This is a list of submitted names in which the description contains the keywords myth or mythology.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Lyncus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Λύγκος
(Lynkos), though technically
Lygkos is the correct spelling. It is derived from Greek λύγξ
(lynx) - technically
lygx - which refers to the feline animal of the same name... [
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Lyris f English (Modern, Rare)Lyris is occasionally listed among the Oceanids of Greek mythology. As such, the name first appears in Hyginus's
Fabulae.... [
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Lysianassa f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek elements λυσις
(lysis) "releasing, freeing, deliverance" and ανασσα
(anassa) "queen". This was borne by several minor characters in Greek mythology, including a daughter of King Priam of Troy, and one of the Nereids.
Ma f Sumerian MythologyMeans "land" in Sumerian. In Sumerian mythology, Ma is referred to as the mother of the mountain.
Macareus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Μακαρεύς
(Makareus), which is a variant form of
Makarios (see
Macario). This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, one of them being a companion to
Odysseus on his voyages.
Maganda f Philippine MythologyMeans "beautiful" in Tagalog. In Philippine mythology, she and
Malakas were the first humans. They were said to have sprung from a large bamboo tree pecked by a sarimanok (mythical bird) known as Magaulancealabarca.
Magec ?m Guanche Mythology, Spanish (Canarian)Derived from Guanche
Ma-ɣeq, meaning "possesses radiance" or "mother of brightness". In Guanche mythology, Magec was a deity (of unknown gender) of the Sun and the light. According to legend, Magec was captured by
Guayota and held prisoner inside Teide, although they were later liberated by
Achamán.
Maka f Sioux, New World MythologyMeans "earth, ground, soil" in Lakota. In Oglala Lakota (Sioux) mythology, Makȟá (less correctly spelled Maka) was created by Íŋyaŋ ("stone"), then given the spirit Makȟá-akáŋl ("earth goddess").
Makemake m Polynesian MythologyFrom the Rapa Nui mythology of Easter Island, was the creater of humanity and the god of fertility. A notable use of the name is for the fourth dwarf planet from the Sun and the third dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt.
Makiling f & m Philippine Mythology, TagalogMeans "uneven, crooked, bent" in Tagalog. In Tagalog mythology,
Maria Makiling is a spirit who is said to protect Mount Makiling, a volcano in the Philippines.
Malakas m Philippine MythologyMeans "strong, hard, powerful" in Tagalog. In Philippine mythology, he and
Maganda were the first humans. They were said to have sprung from a large bamboo tree pecked by a sarimanok (mythical bird) known as Magaulancealabarca.
Malîna f GreenlandicMeans "the one to follow", cognate of
malippaa ("to follow someone") and the suffix -
na (denotes a personal name). In Greenlandic mythology Malîna is the goddess of the sun and the sister of
Anningan, god of the moon... [
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Malina f Inuit Mythology, GreenlandicIn Inuit mythology, Malina is the name of a solar goddess. She is constantly fleeing from her brother, the moon god
Igaluk (Inuit) or
Anningan (Grenlandic), and their eternal chase explains the movement of the sun and moon through the sky.
Malinalxochitl f Nahuatl, Aztec and Toltec MythologyMeans "grass flower" or "wildflower" in Nahuatl, from Nahuatl
malinalli, "tall grass, twisted grass", and
xōchitl, "flower". In Aztec mythology, Malinalxochitl was a sorceress and goddess of snakes, scorpions, and desert insects, and the sister of
Huitzilopochtli.
Mamberi m Georgian MythologyThis is the name of the lord of wolves in Georgian mythology. He was worshiped in Svaneti and other mountainous regions.
Mana m Norse MythologyThis is the word for "moon" in Old Norse, and unlike in Greek and Roman mythology, is a god and not a goddess.
Mania f Etruscan Mythology, Roman MythologyIn Roman and Etruscan mythology, Mania was a goddess of the dead. She, along with
Mantus, ruled the underworld. She was said to be the mother of ghosts, the undead, and other spirits of the night, as well as the Lares and the Manes... [
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Manickam m TamilManickam is a Tamil name widely used among Tamil population in the world. The name originated from Tamilnadu, India.... [
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Mantus m Etruscan MythologyIn Etruscan myth and religion, Mantus was a god of the underworld in the Po Valley as described by Servius.
Mara f Slavic MythologyMara is a person in Slavic Mythology who is described as evil, demonic, and nightmarish.
Margerðr f Old Norse, Norse MythologyCombination of
marr ("sea, lake" or "horse") and
garðr ("enclosure, protection"). In Norse mythology this is the name of both a giantess and a sorceress.
Marica f Roman MythologyIn Roman mythology, Marica was a nymph and the mother of
Latinus. The sacred forest near Minturnae was dedicated to Marica as well as a nearby lake. The origin and meaning or her name are uncertain... [
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Marigorri f Basque Mythology, BasqueEpithet for the moon. This name is possibly derived from a combination of the name of
Mari 3, one of the key figures in Basque mythology, and the adjective
gorri "red, rosé, Virginian, fierce".
Marise f Circassian, AdygheOne of the Circassian forms of
Maria. Was used by Circassians to refer to Maria, mother of Jesus, as well as the Goddess of Bees in Circassian mythology.
Marpesia f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek μάρπτω
(márptô) "to take hold of, to seize, to catch". This was the name of an Amazonian queen in Greek mythology. A chapter is dedicated to Marpesia and her sister Lampedo in Boccaccio's 'On Famous Women' (1374).
Matton m Greek MythologyFrom Greek μάττων
(matton), participle of the verb μάσσω
(masso) meaning "to knead dough, to press into a mould". In Greek mythology Matton is a hero of the meal, specifically the kneading of dough.
Mayalen f Nahuatl, MexicanAlteration of the name Mayahuel is the female divinity associated with the maguey plant among cultures of central Mexico in the Postclassic era of pre-Columbian Mesoamerican chronology, and in particular of the Aztec cultures... [
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Mayari f & m Philippine MythologyEtymology uncertain, possibly from Tagalog
mayari meaning "to make, to finish" or
may-ari meaning "owner, master". In Tagalog mythology, as well as the mythologies of other Philippine ethnic groups, Mayari is a deity of the moon, night, war, revolution, equality, and strength... [
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Mazu f Chinese MythologyFrom Chinese 媽祖
(Māzǔ), derived from 妈
(mā) meaning "mother" and 祖
(zǔ) meaning "ancestor, forebear, grandparent". In Chinese mythology Mazu is a sea goddess and the deified form of a medieval Fujianese shamaness who was revered by seafarers and sailors.
Meander m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Variant spelling of
Maeander, which is the latinized form of Μαίανδρος
(Maiandros). The latter is the Greek name for a river that is nowadays known as the Büyük Menderes river, which is located in southwestern Turkey... [
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Meda f Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, the name Meda (Ancient Greek: Μήδα) refers to 3 different women.
Medesicaste f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Means "adorned with prudence", or possibly "the one that surpasses them all in wisdom", derived from Greek μήδεσι
(medesi), dative plural of μήδεα
(medea) meaning "plans, counsel, cunning", and κέκασμαι
(kekasmai) meaning "to surpass, to excel"... [
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Medon m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun μέδων
(medon) meaning "ruler", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μέδω
(medo) meaning "to protect, to rule over".... [
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Megara f Greek Mythology, Popular CultureEither a variant of
Megaera or derived from either the Ancient Greek city Megara in West Attica, Greece, or the Ancient Greek colony in Sicily Megara Hyblaea, both derived from
megaron, from
megas 'large, great, marvelous', referring to a large hall.... [
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Mehyt f Egyptian MythologyFrom Egyptian
mḥyt "north wind", or
mḥj "to be full (of water); to flood, be flooded". In Egyptian mythology, Mehyt was a lion goddess originating from Nubia, associated with hunting and the desert.
Melaneus m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek μελανέω
(melaneō) meaning "to grow black, to become black", which is ultimately derived from Greek μελαινα
(melaina) meaning "black, dark" (see
Melanie)... [
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Melanippos m Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μελανός
(melanos) meaning "black, dark", which is the genitive form of the Greek adjective μέλας
(melas) meaning "black, dark"... [
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Melantho f Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from Greek μελανθης
(melanthes) "black". This is the name of several minor figures in Greek mythology. It also occurs in Homer's epic the 'Odyssey' belonging to the favourite maid of Penelope, who is described as "sharp-tongued", and is later hanged alongside the other maids who had lain with Penelope's suitors; she is the sister of
Melanthios, an insolent goatherd killed by Odysseus.
Meline f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek μῆλον
(melon) meaning "apple" or "quince". This was the name of a princess in Greek mythology, a daughter of Thespius and Megamede... [
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Melisseus m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek μελισσεύς
(melisseus) meaning "bee-keeper, bee-man", which is ultimately derived from Greek μέλισσα
(melissa) meaning "honey-bee" (also see
Melissa)... [
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Mergen m Mythology, Tuvan, Kalmyk, Buryat, KazakhDerived from Mongolian мэргэн
(mergen) meaning "sharpshooter, archer" or "wise, intelligent". In Turkic mythology, Mergen is a deity of abundance and wisdom.
Meskhenet f Egyptian MythologyIn Egyptian mythology she was a goddess of childbirth, and the creator of each child's 'ka', a part of their soul, which she breathed into them at the moment of their birth. Because she was responsible for 'ka', she was also associated with fate, and so would sometimes be associated with
Shai... [
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Mestor m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun μήστωρ
(mestor) meaning "adviser, counsellor". In Greek mythology, this was the name of several princes.
Mestra f Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Mestra was a daughter of Erysichthon of Thessaly. According to Ovid's "Metamorphoses," she was granted the ability to change her shape at will by her lover, Poseidon. Mestra used her shape-shifting ability and trickery to provide her father with nourishment after he had been cursed with an insatiable appetite by Demeter... [
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Metanira f Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Metanira (Ancient Greek: Metaneira or Metaenira; also Meganeira) was a queen of Eleusis and wife of Celeus.
Metope f Greek MythologyThis was the name of various characters in Greek mythology, including the wife of the river god Asopus. It also coincides with an architectural term (though this word is spelled differently in Greek, as μετόπη).
Mihir m Indian, Indian (Sikh)From Sanskrit मिहिर
(mihira) meaning "sun". It was also used to mean "moon" and "wind" (depending on the context). The original name had connotations of "king of all" or "person from family of Sun"... [
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Miletus m Greek MythologyPossibly related to Ancient Greek
μίλτος (
miltos) meaning "red earth". This was the name of a figure in Greek mythology who, according to legend, founded the Greek city of Miletus... [
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Mímir m Norse Mythology, Old Norse, IcelandicDerived from Old Norse
mímir "memory", which is related to Old English
gemimor "well-known", modern Dutch
mijmeren "to muse, to ponder" and Latin
memor "mindful, remembering." In Norse mythology, Mímir was a god who had omniscient wisdom and knowledge and who was keeper of the Well of Wisdom in Jotunheim (the world of the Giants).
Minona f African MythologyThis is the name of a goddess of protection in the mythology of the Dahomey (or Fon), an ethnic group who live in Benin in western Africa. Minona is a daughter of
Gbadu.
Molpadia f Greek MythologyMeans "divine song" from Greek μολπή (
molpê) "song" and διά (
dia) "divine, heavenly" (related to Διος (
Dios) "of
Zeus"). In Greek mythology, this was the name of an Amazon.
Moneta f Roman MythologyDerived from Latin
monere, meaning "to advise, to warn". This is the name of the goddess of memory in Roman mythology, equated with her Greek counterpart
Mnemosyne... [
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Morea f Greek MythologyMeans "mulberry tree" in Greek. In Greek mythology, Morea is the name of a hamadryad (a type of dryad, or wood nymph).
Moria f Greek MythologyMeant "sacred olive tree" in Greek, referring to a type of olive tree in ancient Greece that was believed to have 'been propagated from the original olive which
Athena herself had caused to spring up on the Acropolis'; uprooting one of the sacred μορίαι
(moriai) was an offense punishable by dispossession and banishment.... [
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Moros m Greek MythologyMeans "doom, fate" in Greek. This was the name of the personification of impending doom in Greek Mythology, one of the offspring of
Nyx.
Mors f & m Roman MythologyMeans "death" in Latin. This was the name of the personification of death in Roman mythology, equated to the Greek counterpart
Thanatos.
Morta f Roman MythologyIn Roman mythology, Morta was the goddess of death. She is responsible for the pain and/or death that occur in a half-wake, half-sleep time frame. Her father is the god of darkness and her mother is the goddess of night... [
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Moskim m LenapeMoskim a shapeshifting folk hero form Lenape mythology, who mostly happens to be in the form of a trickster rabbit. His name has an unknown meaning.
Móðguðr f Norse MythologyVariant of
Móðgunnr. In Norse mythology this is the name of the warden of the bridge Gjallarbrú ("bridge over Gjöll", the river closest to Helheim; "to travel the Gjallarbrú" was used by
Sturla Thórdarson as a euphemism for "to die"), which must be crossed on the way to Helheim... [
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Móði m Norse MythologyProbably related to Old Norse
móðr "excitement, wrath, anger". In Norse mythology, Modi and
Magni are sons of
Thor who will inherit their father's hammer after Ragnarǫk ("final destiny of the gods").
Mousika f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun μουσικά
(mousika) meaning "music", which is closely related to the Greek noun μουσική
(mousike) meaning "any of the Muses' arts" (especially music and lyrical poetry set to music)... [
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Mozh f Caucasian MythologyMeaning unknown. Mozh was the evil sister of the sun and moon in Vainakh mythology. She ate all her relatives and constantly chases the sun and moon, an eclipse occurring when she catches up to them... [
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Muninn m Norse MythologyDerived from Old Norse
munr "mind" (see also
Munimund). In Norse mythology, Muninn is the name of one of Odin's two ravens. Muninn signifies Memory and each day, he and Huginn (the other raven) fly over all the nine worlds known in Norse mythology in order to gather news and information for Odin.
Mušmaḫḫū m Near Eastern Mythology, Sumerian MythologyMeans "distinguished/exalted serpent", deriving from the Sumerian elements
muš ("snake, reptile") and
mah ("high, exalted"). Name borne by a demon in Mespotamian mythology that was thought to be a hybrid of lion, serpent, and bird.
Musoke m Ganda, African MythologyMusoke is the God of Rain in Ganda mythology. His Name derives From ‘
mu’, indicating a single individual, and ‘
soke’, which means ‘
rain’.
Múzsa f HungarianDirectly taken from Hungarian
múzsa "muse", as well as a refernce to the muses from Greek Mythology.
Myrina f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek ìõñïí (
myron) meaning "myrrh". In Greek mythology, Myrina was the Queen of the Amazons.
Myrrh f EnglishThe word "myrrh" derives from the Aramaic ܡܪܝܪܐ (
murr), and Arabic مر (
mur)، meaning "bitter". Its name entered the English language from the Hebrew Bible, where it is called "mor", מור, and later as a Semitic loanword was used in the Greek myth of Myrrha, and later in the Septuagint; in the Greek language, the related word μύρον (
mýron) became a general term for perfume.
Myrtilos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyAncient Greek name, presumably derived Greek μύρτος
(myrtos) "myrtle". In Greek mythology this name belonged to a son of Hermes and charioteer to Oenomaus.
Myrtoessa f Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Greek μύρτος
(myrtos) meaning "myrtle". In Greek mythology this was the name of a nymph, according to Pausanias.
Nagini f Literature, MythologyIn mythology, the Nagas and Naginis are the respectively masculine and feminine serpent people of various Asian cultures. Descriptions of the Nagas vary from culture to culture; in some, they are depicted as giant black snakes, and in others they are said to bear the lower half of a serpent and the upper half of a human... [
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Naglfar m Norse MythologyMeans "ship of the dead", derived from
nagl ("dead person") and
far ("ship; passage on a ship"). In Norse mythology this is the name of a ship helmed by
Hymir (or
Loki, depending on the text), which will put to sea at Ragnarǫk and take the inhabitants of Múpellsheimr to fight the gods... [
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Naglfari m Old Norse, Norse MythologyCombination of
nagl ("dead person") and
fara ("to move, to travel"). In Norse mythology this is the name of
Nótt's first husband, with whom she had two sons, both named
Auðr.
Naira f Portuguese (Brazilian)Meaning uncertain, possibly derived from Greek Ναϊάς
(Naias), a type of water nymph in Greek mythology (plural Ναϊάδες).
Najade f DutchDutch form of Naiad. Naiads were characters in Greek mythology, more commonly known as the nymphs of flowing water.
Nakhtmut m & f Ancient EgyptianMeaning “strength of Mut”, Mut being the mother goddess in Ancient Egyptian religion and mythology. Name of a daughter of Djehutyemheb and Bak-Khonsu, found in the Theban Tomb TT45.
Nakhtre m Ancient EgyptianA name with orgigins in Egypt, Nakhtre means "Strength of Ra". Ra was the god of the sun in Ancient Egyptian Mythology.
Náli m Old Norse, Norse MythologyPossibly a male version of
Nál, or derived from
nagl ("dead person"). In Norse mythology this is the name of a dwarf, who may originally have been a demon of the dead.
Nantosuelta f Celtic MythologyIn Celtic mythology, Nantosuelta is the goddess of nature, the earth, fire and fertility. Nantosuelta is often associated with water and depicted as being surrounded by water. The goddess's name literally translates as "of winding stream" or "sun-drenched valley", from the Proto-Indo-European root
*swel- "swelter", found in Indo-European words denoting "sun".
Narfi m Icelandic (Rare), Norse MythologyDerived from Proto-Norse
*nǫrr "narrow", possibly as in "close minded, oppressive". Narfi is the name of two characters in Norse Mythology: a son of
Loki and a jötunn (the father of
Nótt).
Narius m Greek Mythology, BiblicalDerived from Greek(neros) meaning "water". In Greek and Roman myth this was the name of a god of the sea. This was also the name of a Roman saint of the 1st century, a member of the army, who was martyred with his companion Achilleus because they refused to execute Christians.
Narsimhan m Tamil, HinduismThe hindu Mythology shows that the hindu god of vishnu took ten forms to destroy evil on earth. one of the form was narsimha which means part human-part lion
Nart m CircassianFrom the name of a race of superhuman giants in Caucasian mythology, derived from Proto-Iranian
narθra- meaning "manhood" (from
h₂nḗr meaning "man").
Natio f Roman MythologyMeans "birth; nation" in Latin. This was the name of a goddess of birth in Roman mythology.
Nauplius m Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Nauplius was the name of two characters, one descended from the other.
Navagiaq m Greenlandic, Inuit Mythology, InupiatWest Greenlandic name meaning "the one who travelled from place to place", composed of
nava- meaning "exchange, moving from place to place" and -
giaq meaning "travel" or "is out". In Greenlandic mythology this is the name of a character who dies and travels from animal to animal as a spirit until he is finally reborn as a human.
Náyade f SpanishFrom the Spanish word
náyade meaning "Naiad", which is a river nymph in Greek and Roman mythology; it derives from Greek Ναιάς
(Naias) (plural Ναϊάδες
(Naiades)), itself a derivative of the verb νάω
(nao) "to flow".
Neaira f Greek Mythology, Ancient GreekMeans "new rising" from Greek νέος
(neos) meaning "new, fresh" as well as "young, youthful" and αἴρω
(airo) "lift, raise up". In Greek mythology this name belonged to a nymph of Thrinakia, a mythical island, who was loved by the sun god Helios... [
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Nemain f Irish MythologyIn Irish Mythology, Nemain is the fairy spirit of the frenzied havoc of war, and possibly an aspect of
Morrígan. Nemain can mean "venomous" relating it to the Proto-Celtic "
nemi" meaning "dose of poison," or the Old Irish "
nem" or "
neimi" meaning "poison."
Nenaunir m & f Maasai, African MythologyOf uncertain meaning, likely linked to rain. Nenaunir is the villainous god of rain in Maasai mythology, being depicted as a rainbow snake.
Nephalion m Greek MythologyMost likely derived from the Greek adjective νηφάλιος
(nephalios), which literally means "without wine, holding no wine, unmixed with wine". It refers to abstinence from intoxicating wine (i.e. physical sobriety), so a more figurative meaning of the word would be "sober, clear-headed, temperate"... [
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Nerio f Roman MythologyPossibly derived from Proto-Indo-European
*h₂nḗr-, meaning "valor". This was the name of a goddess and personification of valor in Roman mythology. She was the partner of
Mars in ancient cult practices and was also identified with
Bellona and
Minerva.
Nerites m Greek MythologyThe god of shellfish and the charioteer of the sea. He is the only son out of the fifty Nereides, is described as being boyishly handsome and was also dearly loved by the sea creatures. In mythology, he rejected
Aphrodite's invitation to Olympus, preferring his life at sea, resulting in him turning into a shellfish by a scorned
Aphrodite... [
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Nesaie f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek νησαῖος
(nêsaios) meaning "insular, of an island", itself a derivative of νῆσος
(nêsos) "island". In Greek mythology this was the name of one of the fifty Nereids.
Neso f Greek Mythology, AstronomyDerived from Greek νῆσος
(nêsos) meaning "island". In Greek mythology this name was borne by one of the Nereids. A moon of Neptune bears this name in her honour.
Nessus m Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Greek νῆσσα
(nessa) meaning "duck (bird)". In Greek mythology, Nessus was a centaur who was killed by
Heracles, and whose tainted blood in turn killed Heracles... [
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Nestos m Greek MythologyPossibly derived from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "water". This was the name of an eponymous river god in Greek mythology,
Ngwhi m & f Mythology (Hypothetical)Possibly from Proto-Indo-European
*h₂n̥gʷʰis "serpent". This is the reconstructed name of a dragon in Proto-Indo-European mythology.
Nicque m & f Ancient GreekThe origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: 1) From the Latin “moneō”, which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*moneō”, meaning “warn, advise, remind”... [
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Ninatta f Hurrian MythologyEtymology uncertain, although it is speculated that Ninatta's name derives from Ninêt, the Amorite name for the city of Nineveh. Tentative links have also been made with a goddess identified as Ishtar of Ninêt... [
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Niranjana f BengaliNiranjana - Indian word, used in religious formulas (mantra), names and Hindu mythology. It is popular in Bengal.... [
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Niði m Old Norse, Norse MythologyFrom Old Norse name meaning "dark one" from Old Norse
nið meaning "new moon". This is also the name of a dwarf in Norse Mythology.
Nix m Germanic MythologyThis is the name of masculine shapeshifting water spirits in Germanic mythology, who apparently derive their name from Proto-Germanic
nikwus or
nikwis(i) "wash". See also
Nixe for the female counterpart(s).
Nixe f Germanic MythologyThis is the name of feminine shapeshifting water spirits in Germanic mythology, who apparently derive their name from Proto-Germanic
nikwus or
nikwis(i) "wash". See also
Nix for the male counterpart(s).
Njáveš f SamiDerived from Sami
njávešeatni meaning "mythology".
Nomia f Greek MythologyPossibly means "lawfulness", derived from Greek νόμος
(nomos) meaning "law, custom". This was the name of a nymph in Greek mythology, after whom the Nomian Mountains are believed to be named.
Nomion m Greek MythologyMost likely derived from the Greek noun νόμος
(nomos) meaning "usage, custom, law, ordinance" (also see
Eunomia). However, a derivation from the Greek noun νομός
(nomos) meaning "place of pasturage" as well as "dwelling place" is also quite possible... [
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Nonacris f Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Nonacris was the wife of King Lycaon of Arcadia and mother of Callisto.
Norna f Swedish (Rare), LiteratureUsed by Sir Walter Scott for a character in his novel 'The Pirate' (1821). Apparently he based it on Old Norse
norn, the name for one of the fate goddesses of Norse mythology, which is related to the Swedish dialect verb
norna "to warn, to communicate secretly" (and may ultimately be echoic in origin, i.e., imitative of low murmuring)... [
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Nórr m Old Norse, Norse MythologyDerived from Old Norse
norðr "north". In Norse mythology Nórr (also called Nór or Nori) was the son of
Þorri, and the founder of Norway.
Nsongo f & m LingalaNsongo means ‘the sword’. It is the name of
Lianja’s sister in the Lingala and Mongo-Nkundo mythology complex.
Nuit f English (British), Egyptian MythologyNuit is the Ancient Egyptian goddess of the heavens, with her name meaning "sky." Originally she was only the goddess of the night sky, but gradually she came to represent the sky in general. Nuit also protects people in the afterlife... [
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Nujalik f Inuit MythologyIn Inuit mythology, Nujalik is the goddess of hunting on land. She is the opposite of the goddess of sea, Sedna.
Numeria f Roman MythologyDerived from Latin
numerus meaning "number". In Roman mythology, Numeria is the goddess who grants young children the ability to count.
Nycteus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Νυκτεύς
(Nykteus), which was derived from Greek νύξ
nyx meaning "night". In Greek mythology, Nycteus was the name of a king of Thebes.
Nyi Roro Kidul f Indonesian MythologyFrom the feminine honorific
nyai combined with Javanese
rara meaning "girl, maiden" and
kidul meaning "south". This is the name of the goddess of the sea in Javanese and Sundanese mythology, more specifically the guardian of the Indian Ocean... [
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Nýráðr m Old Norse, Norse MythologyDerived from
nýr ("new, fresh") and
ráð ("advice, counsel, decision"). This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Nysa f Greek MythologyPossibly from an archaic Greek word meaning "tree". In Greek mythology Nysa was a daughter of Aristaeus, who was believed to have brought up the infant god
Dionysus, and from whom one of the many towns of the name of Nysa was believed to have derived its name.
Oeneus m Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology he was a Calydonian king. He sent his son, the hero
Meleager, out to find heroes to kill the Calydonian Boar, which was ravaging Calydon because Oeneus had forgotten to honor
Artemis at the harvest ceremonies... [
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Ogma m Irish MythologyOgma (modern spelling: Oghma) was a god from Irish and Scottish mythology & a member of the Tuatha Dé Danann. He was often considered a deity and may be related to the Gallic god Ogmios. According to the Ogam Tract, he is the inventor of Ogham, the script in which Irish Gaelic was first written... [
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Oineus m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyMeans "winemaker", derived from Greek οἶνος
(oinos) meaning "wine". This was the name of a Calydonian king in Greek mythology, who was taught wine-making by the god
Dionysos.
Óinn m Old Norse, Norse MythologyDerived from
óa-sk ("to be frightened"). In Norse mythology this is the name of a dwarf and a kenning for "snake".
Oinotros m Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Greek οἶνος
(oinos) meaning "wine" and τρέπω
(trepo) "to turn (towards a thing)", perhaps meaning "addicted to wine". In Greek mythology this was borne by a son of Lycaon who went to Italy and became the eponymous king of
Oenotria.
Okean m Bosnian, Bulgarian (Rare), Croatian, Kyrgyz (Rare), Russian, Serbian, Slovene, UkrainianBosnian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Kyrgyz, Russian, Serbian, Slovene and Ukrainian form of
Okeanos.... [
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Okinagatarashi f Japanese MythologyIn Japanese mythology, this was Empress
Jingu's name before she took the throne. Her name is derived from the honorific
o, 息 meaning "breath", 長 meaning "long, long time, everlasting, increasing", 帯, referring to the obi on a kimono, or "belt, band", 比 meaning "equal, match, comparison" and 売 meaning "to sell".
Okyanus m & f TurkishDerived from the Turkish noun
okyanus meaning "ocean", which is ultimately derived from
Okeanos, the name of a Titan in Greek mythology.
Okyrhoe f Greek MythologyFrom the poetic Greek adjective ὠκύρους
(okyrous) meaning "fast-flowing", from ὠκύς
(okys) "quick, swift, fast" and ῥοή
(rhoe) "stream, river, flow"... [
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Olethros m Greek MythologyIn Ancient Greek mythology, Olethros was the personification of havoc and probably one of the Makhai.... [
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Ǫlrún f Old NorseCombination of
ǫl ("ale") and
rún ("secret"). In Norse mythology this is the name of a Valkyrie, the daughter of King
Kiarr. She,
Hlaðgunnr and
Hervǫr are described as swan-maidens.
Ombe m Central African, LegaOmbe is a hidden darkness/underworld deity in Lega mythology, itself derived from
ombe meaning ‘the Hidden one’, in the Lega language.
Omphale f Greek MythologyProbably derived from Greek ὀμφαλός
(omphalos) meaning "navel", also "the center". This was the name of a legendary queen of Lydia in Greek mythology. According to some legends, she used
Herakles as a slave for the period of one year and disguised him in women's clothing.
Onatah f New World MythologyIn Iroquois mythology, Onatah was one of the Deohako (the Life Supporters, or Three Sisters.) Onatah represented the spirit of the corn, while her two sisters represented beans and squash. In one common Iroquois legend, Onatah was stolen by Tawiscara and hidden underground, causing a great famine until she was found and freed... [
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Ophelestes m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun ὄφελος
(ophelos) meaning "help, advantage" combined with the Attic Greek suffix -της
(-tes), which forms nouns that represent a state of being.... [
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Ophion m Greek MythologyDiminutive form of
Ophios, as this name contains the Greek diminutive suffix -ιων
(-ion). In Greek mythology, Ophion was a titan who ruled Olympus together with
Eurynome until the two were (forcibly) replaced by
Cronus and
Rhea.
Ops f Roman MythologyDerived from the Latin noun
ops which can mean "power, might, influence" as well as "aid, help, support" and "wealth, abundance, riches, resources." In Roman mythology, Ops (also called Opis) is a fertility goddess who is the wife of
Saturn and mother of (among others)
Jupiter and
Juno.
Orcus m Roman MythologyLikely a Roman transliteration of
Horcus. In Roman mythology, Orcus was a god of the underworld and the punisher of broken oaths.
Orestheus m Greek MythologyProbably a more elaborate form of
Orestes, which is ultimately derived from Greek όρος
(oros) meaning "mountain, hill". It is at least quite unlikely that this is a compound name where the second element is derived from Greek θεος
(theos) meaning "god", because then the name would have been spelled as Ὀρεσθεος
(Orestheos) in Greek... [
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Orifija f RussianRussian and Ukrainian form of Orithyia. According to Greek mythology, upon the death of her mother, she became the new queen of the Amazons. She was famous for her perpetual virginity. Her war techniques were outstanding and brought much honor to the Amazon empire.
Orneus m Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Greek ὄρνις
(ornis) meaning "bird, chicken". Also compare Greek ὄρνεον
(orneon) meaning "bird" and the name
Ornytion... [
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Orochi f Japanese MythologyFrom Japanese
大蛇 meaning "big snake". In Mythology, this was the name of a serpent that demanded virgin sacrifices.
Orphne f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ὄρφνη
(orphne) meaning "the darkness". In Greek mythology this was the name of a nymph of the underworld. She was the mother of Ascalaphus by
Acheron.
Osazee m EdoThis is a religious name. It deals with Osanobua, the creator god, intervention from Edo mythology. There are different meanings apparently. In the case of Osazee one is "God's chosen one." Another case for Osazee is "Osanobua has reconciled us." In the case of Osaze its "God delivered me." In the Osaze situation it deals with conflict and family stress... [
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Othryoneus m Greek MythologyThe meaning of this name is a bit uncertain. If it is derived from only one element, then it possibly basically means "of Mount Othrys", derived from Greek Όθρυς
(Othrys), the name of the mountain... [
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Otohime f Japanese MythologyMeans "luminous jewel" or "youngest princess". She was a goddess is Japanese mythology, also known as Toyotama-Hime.... [
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Otrera f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Queen of the Amazons in Greek mythology, Otrera is sometimes considered the mythological founder of the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, which was closely connected with Amazons. She is also sometimes considered the founder of the Amazon nation, though many myths place the first Amazons much earlier.
Ōuenuku m MaoriPersonification of the rainbow in Māori myth. Also Uenuku.
Paaliaq m Inuit Mythology, Astronomy, Popular CulturePaaliaq is a satellite of Saturn. It was named after a giant from the Inuit Mythology. This name was used by writer Michael Kusugak for the fictional shaman in the book 'The Curse of the Shaman' (2006).
Pachacamac m & f Inca MythologyPachacamac is the creator god in Inca Mythology. His name derives From
Pacha Kamaq, meaning “Earth Shaker”.
Pakhangba m ManipuriPakhangba is the supreme God of the Meitei tradition as well as Manipuri mythology that is used as a heraldic emblem in Manipur.
Palaestra f Greek Mythology (Latinized)From Greek παλαιστής
(palaistes) meaning "wrestler" or the verb παλαιστέω
(palaisteo) "to thrust away with the hand" (from παλαιστή
(palaiste) "palm of the hand", a later form of παλαστή
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Palanivel m Indian, TamilFrom Tamil பழனி
(Paḻaṉi), the name of a town in Tamil Nadu, India, and வேல்
(vēl) referring to a divine spear in Hindu mythology.
Pales m & f Roman Mythology, TheatreMeaning unknown, possibly of Etruscan origin. This was the name of a deity of shepherds, flocks and livestock in Roman mythology, regarded as male by some sources and female by others. The mythological figure appears in pastoral plays of the 16th and 17th centuries.
Pana m Inuit MythologyIn Inuit mythology, Pana was the god who cared for souls in the underworld (Adlivun) before they were reincarnated.... [
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Pandorea f English (Australian)A genus of climbing vines native to Australasia. Named after
Pandora from Greek mythology, because the plant's tightly packed seed pod recalls the myth of "Pandora's box".
Pandrosos f Greek MythologyMeans "all bedewed" from a combination of Greek παν
(pan) "all" and δροσος
(drosos) "dew". In Greek mythology Pandrosos was one of the three daughters of
Kekrops, the first king of Athens, along with her sisters
Aglauros and
Herse... [
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Panhu m Chinese Mythology, Far Eastern MythologyFrom a combination of the characters 盘 (pan, meaning “plate”) and 瓠 (hu, meaning “gourd”). This is the name of a hound in Chinese mythology who possessed a five-colored pelt. He is considered the ancestor of several ethnic minorities in southern China, such as the Yao and She peoples.
Panope f Greek MythologyMeans "all-seeing", derived from Greek παν
(pan) "all" combined with Greek ωψ
(ops) "eye, face". In Greek mythology, Panope is the name of one of the fifty daughters of Thespius and Megamede.
Panopea f Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Panopea may refer to various characters. The names mean 'panorama' or means 'of the beautiful husband'.... [
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Pantariste f Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from Greek πάντες
(pantes) meaning "all", which is ultimately derived from Greek πᾶς
(pas) meaning "all, for all, of all". The second element is derived from Greek αριστος
(aristos) meaning "best"... [
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Panthalis f Greek MythologyPanthalis is a figure in Greek mythology. She was a servant of Helena. Derived from παν (pan) "all" and θαλλω (thallo) meaning "to blossom".
Pariksheet m HinduismHindu mythology character of mahabharat known as king pariksheet he was a son of abhimanu and grandson of Arjuna
Pasiphaë f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek πασιφαής
(pasiphaēs) meaning "shining on all", which is ultimately derived from Greek πᾶς
(pas) meaning "all, for all, of all" combined with Greek φάος
(phaos) meaning "light" (related to Greek φῶς
(phos) "light")... [
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Pasithea f Greek MythologyMeans "goddess of all", derived from Greek πᾶς
(pas) meaning "all, for all, of all" combined with Greek θεα
(thea) meaning "goddess". In Greek mythology she was one of the Charites, married to
Hypnos, the god of sleep and dreams; she may have been regarded as a goddess of rest and relaxation or of hallucinations and hallucinogenic drugs.
Peisenor m Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun πεῖσα
(peisa) meaning "obedience" or the Greek noun πεῖσις
(peisis) meaning "persuasion". Both words are ultimately derived from the Greek verb πείθω
(peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)"... [
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