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Hephaestos

Ήφαιστος

god of fire and craftsmanship

Male Ancient greek 3 syllables 0 popularity 0 favorites
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Name
Hephaestos
Origin
Ancient greek
Gender
Male
Meaning
god of fire and craftsmanship
Detailed Meaning
Named for the divine blacksmith and craftsman of the gods, this name represents skill, creativity, and the transformative power of fire. Hephaestus created magnificent works of art and weaponry.
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Ήφαιστος

Syllable Breakdown

1. he (prefix) 2. phae (middle) 3. stos (suffix)
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Hephaestos Name Meaning and Style

Hephaestos is a male name of Ancient greek origin, meaning god of fire and craftsmanship.

It appears in the Greek, Mythological name collections and has 3 syllables. Browse the related Ancient greek names below for alternatives with a similar background.

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