Castor or Kastor?
Two spellings, side by side.
Castor and Kastor are two spellings of the same sound. Castor is listed with the meaning "In Greek mythology, Castor was the twin brother of Pollux and Helen of Troy. The name itself is also the Greek word for beaver" and Kastor with "Beaver". Castor is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Castor | Kastor |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | In Greek mythology, Castor was the twin brother of Pollux and Helen of Troy. The name itself is also the Greek word for beaver. | Beaver |
| Origin | Greek | Slavic |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | — | Κάστωρ |
| Say it | Cas-tor | Kas-tor |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Castor and Kastor
Is Castor or Kastor more common?
Castor is more often searched and saved on this site; Kastor is also used.
Do Castor and Kastor mean the same?
Castor: "In Greek mythology, Castor was the twin brother of Pollux and Helen of Troy. The name itself is also the Greek word for beaver". Kastor: "Beaver".
How do you say Castor?
In parts: Cas-tor. Kastor is said the same way.
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