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    Herodotos

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    Herodotos

    Boy
    Greek
    4 syllables

    Herodotos (Ηρόδοτος) is a Greek boy's name meaning "From Greek 'heros' (hero) and 'dotos' (gift). A name indicating a child who is a gift from a heroic lineage.".

    The meaning of Herodotos is "From Greek 'heros' (hero) and 'dotos' (gift). A name indicating a child who is a gift from a heroic lineage." — a boy name of Greek origin. At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

    Native script
    Ηρόδοτος
    Origin
    Greek
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    4

    Last updated .

    Meaning

    From Greek 'heros' (hero) and 'dotos' (gift). A name indicating a child who is a gift from a heroic lineage.

    Popularity

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    Written as Ηρόδοτος

    Quick answers about Herodotos

    What does Herodotos mean?

    Herodotos is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "From Greek 'heros' (hero) and 'dotos' (gift). A name indicating a child who is a gift from a heroic lineage.".

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    Sister names that go with Herodotos

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    Name numerology

    8is the Chaldean number for Herodotos.

    Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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    Names with a similar meaning to Herodotos

    Herodotos means "From Greek 'heros' (hero) and 'dotos' (gift). A name indicating a child who is a gift from a heroic lineage." — these names share that spirit.

    • Sebastian — "Sebastian comes from the Latin Sebastianus, 'man from Sebaste', a town whose name comes from the Greek sebastos, 'venerable'." (Greek)
    • Penelope — "Penelope is a Greek name, possibly linked to pene 'thread', fitting the faithful wife of Odysseus who wove at her loom." (Greek)
    • Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
    • Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
    • Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
    • Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
    • Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)
    • Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)

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